disease management

Almond growers prepare for possibility of unusual disease outbreak

El Niño has created favorable conditions for Phytophthora syringae, an aerial Phytophthora pathogen that impacts almonds. more »

Winter weather causes pathogens, disease to crops

The wave of atmospheric rivers that swept across the state this winter has created the right conditions for plant pathogens that haven’t been seen for decades in California. University of California... 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 »

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 »