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Know Your Pests: Spotting the Oriental Fruit Fly
California Ag Today
As California prepares for its Invasive Species Council summit, CDFA is asking Californians to know the signs of an invasive pest that can threaten hundreds of fruits and vegetables.
Endangered Species Act Changes Take Effect August 20
California Ag Today
New federal regulations revise threatened species protections and critical habitat decisions.
A Quarter-Million Flies Per Square Mile Per Week
California Ag Today
Millions of sterile flies helped eliminate a Mediterranean fruit fly infestation near San Jose.
Japanese beetles in Rupert
Idaho Ag Today
Ag department continues to attack Japanese beetles
Pest Traps Being Set and Crop Protection Demand Higher
The Agribusiness Update
Seasonal staff are dispersing to set traps or the Washington State Department of Agriculture Pest Program’s annual search for invasive species, and global demand for crop protection products will continue growing as farmers work to protect yields and meet rising food demand.
Georgia Renews Call to Report Invasive Hornet Nests
Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture officials say public reporting remains one of the best tools for limiting the pest's spread
Positive Moves for the PLC
Line on Agriculture
The Public Lands Council (PLC) has successfully rescinded a rule implemented by the Biden administration that prioritized conservation over other land uses, which they deemed illegal and not supported by the Organic Act or the Taylor Grazing Act. Additionally, the PLC has been actively involved in the Grazing Action Plan, signing a federal MOU to standardize grazing regulations across federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior, BLM, and the USDA Forest Service.
What’s Hitchhiking Into the Southeast?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Scientists say invasive pests are arriving through trade, travel, nursery stock, and shipments.
ESA Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Endangered Species Act is currently under review in the House Natural Resources Committee, with new legislation aimed at updating a law that has seen few significant changes since its passage in 1973.
A 516 Page Warning for Ag
California Ag Today
New analysis highlights urgent gaps in pest prevention funding and staffing.
USDA and Seafood
Idaho Ag Today
For the first time in a long time, commercial fishermen are being recognised for what we truly are…Food producers.
Citrus Greening Heroes and USMCA Improvements Pushed
The Agribusiness Update
A few tiny heroes may help fight Florida’s long-running battle against citrus greening disease, and rising costs, and a bipartisan group of senators is urging continued support and improvements to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Dangerous Tick Detected in Alabama
Southeast Regional Ag News
State agriculture officials highlight risks to cattle, pets, and humans from the invasive pest.
Fighting Back Against Invasive Species
California Ag Today
A 20 million dollar investment is targeting invasive species, with input now open to farmers and ranchers.
California Quarantine Areas Grow After New Detections
California Ag Today
Residential findings prompt additional restrictions tied to fruit fly activity and citrus greening.
Washington Bee Atlas and Deere Right to Repair Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
In just its second year, the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Washington Bee Atlas collected and identified records of nearly 30 new or rare bee species in the state, and John Deere announced it has reached a settlement in its “right to repair” lawsuit, bringing the case to a close.
USDA Research
Idaho Ag Today
Profitibility or reduce variability in profitability. expand markets and uses of agricultural products.
Georgia Officials Warn of Invasive Hornet Threat
Southeast Regional Ag News
Residents across the Southeast are urged to stay alert as yellow-legged hornets begin emerging.
Washington Bee Atlas and AFBF Offers Solutions
The Agribusiness Update
The Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Washington Bee Atlas has collected and identified records of nearly 30 new or rare bee species in the state, and American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall offered Senate Ag Committee a variety of solutions for increasing demand for U.S.-grown agricultural goods.