Tag: disease
Glyphosate-resistant ‘superweeds’ may be less susceptible to diseases
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Scientists searching for clues to understand how superweeds obtain resistance to the popular herbicide glyphosate may have been missing a...
Treating diabetes early is best strategy
Intensive early treatment of type 2 diabetes slows down progression of the disease by preserving the body's insulin-producing capacity, a UT Southwestern study has shown.
Horse owners should watch for symptoms of equine disease
Horse owners and equine-housing facilities should be on the lookout for symptoms of Potomac Horse Fever, a bacterial disease that can lead to serious health conditions or death, a Purdue University specialist says.
Ag research can help fight cancer? Vilsack visits Ohio State
U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack visits Ohio State University to make connection between food and health.
Spinal manipulation does offer some back pain relief
Spinal manipulation is one of several options -- including exercise, massage, and physical therapy -- that can provide some individuals with mild-to-moderate relief from low-back pain.
Ky. researchers find new wheat disease that’s problem in S. America
LEXINGTON, Ky. — University of Kentucky College of Agriculture specialists are encouraging wheat producers and crop consultants to scout their fields for a new...
Wheat growers: Prepare to apply foliar fungicide
WOOSTER, Ohio -- While cool weather conditions over the last few weeks have worked to slow wheat down considerably, the development of the crop...
Ky. researchers find new wheat disease that’s problem in S. America
LEXINGTON, Ky. — University of Kentucky College of Agriculture specialists are encouraging wheat producers and crop consultants to scout their fields for a new...
Wheat crop: Some good, some bad and some just plain ugly
The Ohio and Pa. crop is down significantly from last year, and the quality varies.
Researchers uncover genetic link to common cattle diseases in feedlots
WASHINGTON -- The origin of three costly cattle diseases is genetically linked, according to findings from USDA researchers.