Oregon

Researchers at Oregon State University have received a $4.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study European foulbrood disease

Published

2 years ago

December 28, 2023

Eugene, OR – State officials have announced that the European foulbrood disease is reportedly killing honey bees and affecting pollination of specialty crops.

The project is a partnership between OSU, Washington State University, University of California, Davis and Mississippi State University.

Researchers will investigate the factors contributing to high incidence of the disease, then share their findings with beekeepers and growers to inform and improve mitigation efforts.

European foulbrood disease is caused by a bacteria that infects honey bees at the larval stage, turning the newly hatched bee larvae into brown mush within a few days.

The disease has been on the rise in recent years, causing persistent honey bee colony declines and hurting beekeepers — especially those who pollinate early-season specialty crops like highbush blueberries.

Related Topics:

Up Next

Northbound I-205 lane reduction and ramp closures start Saturday, Jan. 6 at 9 p.m. and re-open Sunday, Jan. 7 at noon, ODOT officials say

Don't Miss

The City of Portland has been notified that Kaiser is ending their contract with The Portland Clinic

Oregon1 week ago

Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden calls out Trump as “not a serious person”, says leadership is chaotic, inconsistent, and lacking real global direction on major international issues

Oregon7 days ago

Gov Kotek’s controversial gas tax plan sparks statewide political firestorm as voters prepare for critical decision, allowing voters to decide whether to uphold or reject the law

Oregon7 days ago

Oregon Democrats spark statewide political backlash after blaming Trump for gas price surge, as Republicans slam claims and accuse them of dodging responsibility amid rising fuel costs

Eugene1 week ago

Dozens of drivers cited in Eugene crosswalk sting after police decoy pedestrian operation near UO campus

Eugene1 week ago

43-year-old arrested on theft charges after mail taken from River Road mailbox

Eugene7 days ago

Eugene Police Department responds to suspicious conditions call at South Eugene

Eugene1 week ago

Eugene Police respond to suspicious weapon report at South Eugene school

Eugene3 days ago

Eugene Police arrest 22-year-old man for DUII and reckless driving after wrong-way crash on Beltline Highway

Eugene Daily Post

Researchers at Oregon State University have received a $4.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study European foulbrood disease

Oregon

Researchers at Oregon State University have received a $4.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study European foulbrood disease

You may also like…

Oregon leaders push back against federal health care actions with major new laws, Gov. Kotek signs laws protecting providers of gender-affirming and reproductive care from lawsuits

Eugene Police arrest 22-year-old man for DUII and reckless driving after wrong-way crash on Beltline Highway

Eugene Springfield Fire responds to motel fire on West 6th Avenue, no injuries reported

Eugene Police arrest 26-year-old man in April stabbing investigation

Oregon Democrats spark statewide political backlash after blaming Trump for gas price surge, as Republicans slam claims and accuse them of dodging responsibility amid rising fuel costs

Gov Kotek’s controversial gas tax plan sparks statewide political firestorm as voters prepare for critical decision, allowing voters to decide whether to uphold or reject the law

Eugene Police Department responds to suspicious conditions call at South Eugene

Eugene Springfield Fire firefighters complete hazmat technician certification and join Oregon State Fire Marshal hazmat team

Eugene Police Department officer resigns after body camera footage shows offensive language

Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden calls out Trump as “not a serious person”, says leadership is chaotic, inconsistent, and lacking real global direction on major international issues

43-year-old arrested on theft charges after mail taken from River Road mailbox

Trending