Disease
A recent interview with Nik Wiman, associate professor and orchard specialist at Oregon State University (OSU), uncovered a pressing concern for hazelnut growers: the emergence of a new stra...
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Diseases caused by fungi members in the family of Botryosphaeriaceae (Bot) are characterized mainly by the development of cankers. These fungi attack shoots, branches, scaffolds and trunks o...
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New strain of Eastern filbert blight has been detected. ...
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The University of California Lake County Cooperative Extension (UCCE) office is planning to host a walnut update meeting.
The 2024 Lake County walnut update meeting is scheduled for March 21 at the...
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Syngenta Group, one of the world’s leading global agriculture technology companies, has announced its manufacturing facility in St. Gabriel, Louisiana, has been recognized as a top user of green pow...
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing in programs designed to support the U.S. specialty crops industry, including promoting exports and funding a maximum residue limits (MRL) databas...
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El Niño has created favorable conditions for Phytophthora syringae, an aerial Phytophthora pathogen that impacts almonds.
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Through the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Initiative, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to provide additional support to and increase the competitiveness of the specialty crops sector.
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