Disease

Four faculty members from UGA participate in pecan study

The University of George announced that four of faculty from its College of Agriculture have received an award for its second phase of a pecan study, which is one of the state's commodities. The aw... more »

Disease management in almond in tight budget year

Preventative treatment with the right fungicides should give better disease control compared to spraying after infection once symptoms appear. more »

Registration open for Almond Board’s IPM + NOW Summit

The summit will focus on some of the top pests and diseases in almond today, as well as provide resources for growers. more »

California DPR grants emergency kasugamycin exemption to combat bacterial blast

The registration allows up to two applications under anticipated cold or freezing conditions on almonds, but is prohibited after petal fall. more »

USDA provides more than $70 million to protect crops and natural resources from invasive pests and diseases

These projects allow USDA and its partners to quickly detect and respond to invasive plant pests and diseases. USDA has provided nearly $809 million in funding through the Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program since 2009. more »