…and the disease. There is no cure once a tree becomes infected. The diseased tree will decline in health until it dies. HLB has been detected just once in California…
Upcoming Seminar on Bee Health
The UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology fall seminar series will open next month with a seminar titled “Bee Disease Resistance and Colony Health,” presented by noted research entomologist…
National Farm Safety and Health Week
This week is being recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week, designed to promote awareness of safety solutions year round. Julie McPeake has more. Click to Open or Download…
New Ecosystem Services Database
…maintenance of wildlife habitats, biodiversity enhancements on working lands, renewable energy use and production, increased nutrient cycling and storage, soil enrichment, water conservation, and support for pollinating insects are some…
Research into Methyl Bromide Alternatives
…was to control soilborne diseases. The research team has found some non-toxic alternatives that work on a small scale, including nonsoil substrates, anaerobic soil disinfestation and steam disinfestations. When using…
Future Health of Farm Economy
Analysts are keeping a sharp eye on trends in farm income, asset value and debt. These could be key to the future health of the farm economy. Gary Crawford has…
Best Management Practices For Almond Industry and Bees
Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board of California Bob Curtis has additional tips for growers when it comes to bee health. Hear his comments below. See the…
Almond Board: Almond Industry Supports Bee Health
Associate Director of Agricultural Affairs for the Almond Board of California Bob Curtis discusses the importance of bee health and has tips for growers. Click to Open or Download Audio…
Building Up Honey Bee Health
Efforts are underway to build honeybee genetic materials for breeding and to build up the health and size of colonies. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Food Safety Discussed at Citrus Expo This Week
…saftey at Citrus Expo in Florida this week. Another University of Florida scientist – Evan Johnson is giving a presentation on root health. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Secrets to Decline in Honey Bee Health
…researcher, Jeff Pettis, says a gut parasite impacts honeybee health, especially when bees are in a weakened or more vulnerable state of health. Pettis points out an extensive study released…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in Tulare County
…cure once a tree becomes infected. The diseased tree will decline in health until it dies. HLB has been detected just once in California – last year on a single…
AgNet West e-News: Asian Citrus Psyllid in Tulare; Surface Water Shortage; Soil Nutrients
This week’s issue of the AgNet West e-News includes information on the Asian citrus psyllid in Tulare, surface water shortage, and soil nutrients. Click here to view the current issue….