Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) discussed the benefits of urban agriculture at an event in Sacramento, emphasizing its role in strengthening the farmer-consumer connection…
California Launches SprayDays Notification System for Pesticide Applications
…a map for planned applications or sign up for email and text alerts. “Managing pests is essential for protecting public health, the environment, and food supply stability,” said Karen Morrison,…
USDA, CDFA Award $21.5 Million to Strengthen California’s Local Food Supply Chain
…are part of a larger $420 million national program funded by President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. According to CDFA Secretary Karen Ross, the initiative supports climate-smart, resilient, and local food…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-13-24
…Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross, the discussion covers the potential ripple effects on supply chains, labor markets, and local economies. Lorrie interviews Tracy Edgar, owner of Bright Changes Consulting, where…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-05-24
…importance of proper air pressure and equipment weighing. We also have this week’s Almond Update. California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross discusses the significance of Healthy Soils Week in California, emphasizing…
Almond Update: Healthy Soils Week Highlights Farming Innovation and Public Engagement
DepositPhotos image California celebrated the start of Healthy Soils Week with a focus on sustainability and climate resilience. California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross joined the Almond Board of California to…
California Agriculture Faces Challenges but Promises Innovation, Says Secretary Ross
DepositPhotos image Speaking at the FIRA conference, Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), outlined both the challenges and opportunities facing California’s agricultural industry. Ross…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-23-24
…Secretary of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross on the future of ag in California and the current management of H5NX in dairy cattle. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
HPAI Spreads to Three California Dairy Herds
…symptoms on August 25. “It’s a tough time for those dairy farmers given the economic challenges they face,” says Karen Ross, California’s Secretary of Agriculture. “We’re approaching this with the…
Dairy and Livestock Sustainability Incentive Grants Available
…Secretary Karen Ross said in a news release. Since 2015, CDFA’s dairy and livestock methane programs have funded 308 projects. The projects will lead to a reduction of over 25.9…
Week in Review: Water Board Restraining Order & Next Steps After Chevron Deference Ruling
…ended Chevron deference. Secretary Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture reflects on the coordinated response to the fruit fly invasion with hopes to lift quarantines soon….
In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
Secretary Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reflecting on the coordinated response to the fruit fly invasion with hopes to lift quarantines soon. In…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…the research and development processes, especially as farmers are losing access to synthetic crop protection tools. President and CEO of Western Growers, Dave Puglia Karen Ross, Secretary of the California…
Proposals for New Conservation Practices for Healthy Soils Program Sought
…have the diversity of practices they need to produce a wide range of nutritious, affordable and safe food crops, while increasing climate resilience,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a…