…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
…soil and tissue tests to monitor potassium levels. If potassium is deficient, foliar applications provide a faster solution compared to soil applications, which serve as a long-term fix. Planning ahead…
EU Considering Import Restrictions from U.S.
…EU’s Health Commissioner emphasized that policymakers have received “very clear signals from the parliament, from member states, and from our farmers,” indicating strong support for keeping banned substances out of…
CDFA Expands Quarantine Area in Mission Viejo, Orange County
…of citrus greening disease (HLB). The USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service added 85 square miles, including commercial citrus. CDFA Expands Quarantine Area in Mission Viejo, Orange County Quarantine Map…
USDA Won’t Impose Ban Despite New Case of Mexican Screwworm
…temporarily blocked Mexican livestock shipments in late November due to concerns over the screwworm. The World Organization for Animal Health reported that the latest case was found in a cow…