Effective immediately, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area quarantined for citrus greening…
Hass Avocado Board Opens 2025 Nominations
…sustainable market growth in the U.S. The board provides comprehensive market data, conducts nutrition research, engages with health professionals, and fosters industry-wide collaboration. Additionally, HAB reallocates funds to California and…
Agronomic Minute: Almond Growers Advised to Stay Vigilant Against Alternaria This Summer
…uplcorp.com/us. By staying proactive, almond growers can protect both their current crop and the long-term health of their orchards. Almond Growers Advised to Stay Vigilant Against Alternaria This Summer Sponsored…
Almond Update: New Study Highlights Almonds’ Benefits for Cardiometabolic Health
…world-renowned scientists to review 30 years of research on the relationship between almond consumption and various health factors, including heart disease, weight management, blood sugar levels, and gut health. The…
APHIS Modifying Strategy to Combat the New World Screw Worm
Courtesy of USDA/APHIS The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is modifying its strategy to combat the new world screw worm (NWS) by shifting sterile fly dispersal efforts to…
Rural Mainstreet Index Plunges to New Low Amid Economic Uncertainty
DepositPhotos image The Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) continued its downward trend in February, marking the 17th decline in the past 18 months. The index, which measures the economic health of…
USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak
…to limit impacts to export trade markets from potential vaccination. Additionally, USDA will work alongside the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to ensure the public health and safety…
Hass Avocado Board Focuses on Promoting Avocados’ Health Benefits
The Hass Avocado Board‘s 2025 communications plan focuses on promoting avocados’ health benefits, particularly for heart health and type 2 diabetes management, targeting health professionals and consumers, especially the general…
California Agriculture Day is March 19
…Department of Food and Agriculture, aims to showcase the state’s agricultural bounty and the role of food systems in public health, environmental stewardship, and rural economic development. California Agriculture Day…
Agronomic Minute: Managing Shot Hole and Scab in Almond Orchards This Season
As almond growers enter the growing season, two early-season diseases are top of mind: shot hole and scab. These fungal infections can significantly impact orchard health and yield, making early…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-03-25
…mental health to technological advancements in agriculture. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and…
Consuming Grapes Daily Can Improve Muscle Health
DepositPhotos image A study from Western New England University found that consuming grapes daily can improve muscle health by altering muscle gene expression, particularly in females, leading to similar metabolic…
Canada Stocks Avian Flu Vaccine as H5N1 Detected in U.S. Rats
…harbor seal, a fox, a bobcat, and a domestic cat. In response to the ongoing threat, the Public Health Agency of Canada has secured 500,000 doses of GSK’s avian influenza…
Optimizing Crop Nutrition: Expert Advice on Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Micronutrients
…to work with crop nutrition specialists. Just as a cardiologist is needed for heart issues, farmers benefit from expert guidance in managing their soil and plant health. Crop advisors help…