Two technical assistance projects have been awarded funding support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). A total of $1.1 million was awarded as a means to support …
Multi-Agency Agreement to Enhance Conservation Efforts with Bolstered Support
A multi-agency agreement seeks to better support the conservation efforts of California’s agriculture stewards. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), California Association of Resource Conservation Districts (CARCD), University …
Beginning Farmers Receiving $5 Million in Grant Support
Beginning farmers and farmworkers are receiving grant support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Awards of $5 million in grant funding has been announced by CDFA’s Office …
Almond Update: One-Stop Shop for Incentive Program Information at TAC
An additional feature of the Almond Conference this year will be a type of one-stop shop for incentive program information. The Incentive and Grower Support Zone will bring together multiple …
State Revises California Cotton Acreage, Now Totaling 131,801 Acres
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has announced updated California cotton acreage numbers for 2022. Revised figures from the California Cotton Pest Control Board show that acreage was more …
Latest Data Shows California Farm Receipts Increased in 2021
In a recent report, California farm receipts are shown to have increased 3.6 percent in 2021. Production statistics from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) indicate the state’s …
Pollinator Habitat Program Now Accepting Grant Applications
Eligible applicants can apply for grant funding to support pollinators through the Pollinator Habitat Program (PHP). The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting grant applications for …
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
California’s budget has allotted $32 million for projects to reduce methane created from California dairies. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation has …
Applications Still Being Accepted for HSP Incentives Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is still accepting applications for the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) Incentives Program. As of January 6, a total of 836 applications have …
National Awareness Increases on Ag’s Role in Mitigating Effects of Climate Change
The damage caused by recent ecological disasters has helped highlight agriculture’s role in mitigating the effects of climate change. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross pointed out …
New Emergency Program to Help Rescue Animals During Disasters
A new state program will be able to better respond to emergencies and provide care for household animals and livestock. The new California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET) will be administered by the …
CDFA Still Accepting Comments on Proposed Updates to Healthy Soils Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is looking for public comment on proposed changes to the Healthy Soils Program (HSP). The Budget Act of 2021 has appropriated a total of …
Optimism for Moving Forward to Address Water Following Curtailment Orders
Despite the recent emergency curtailment orders covering the rivers of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed, there is some optimism for addressing California’s water challenges moving forward. Several farmers and irrigation districts …
San Diego Quarantined After First HLB Discovery in the County
Northern San Diego County has been placed under quarantine by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) after the discovery of Huanglongbing in the area. HLB has been detected …