Diseases and Conditions

Regional agrosecurity conference set for Denver (High Plains Journal)

17 May 2008

What do blizzards, bird flu and zoonotic diseases all have in common? They all have the potential to cripple or shut down food production and impact animal and human health in Colorado. They are also the topics of discussion at the upcoming regional animal agrosecurity conference.

More on wheat fungicides for leaf diseases (High Plains Journal)

16 May 2008

There is a fungus among us! Yes, leaf rust and powdery mildew are both in the vicinity of the Golden Belt. Last week, I warned you about the threat of leaf diseases to our wheat crop and the need to spray. I was anticipating.

Rendell touts new Pa. program to help chronically ill (Centre Daily Times)

16 May 2008

Gov. Ed Rendell says Pennsylvania has begun one of the nation's most comprehensive programs to help people who suffer from chronic diseases.