The Food and Drug Administration is taking comments about their Food Safety Modernization Act that will reform safety guidelines across the board and the Almond Board is voicing their concerns. …
CDFA benefits from new training initiative that helps State improve efficiency, cut red tape
One of my priorities as secretary is process improvement, looking at all CDFA operations for opportunities to increase efficiency and, ultimately, improve our service to the people of California. It’s …
Agri View: Farm Subsidies
Everett Griner talks about the value of the farm subsidy in today’s Agri View. Farm Subsidies Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock …
Citrus Industry This Week: Antimicrobial Projects; Retail Efforts
Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week from Florida includes updates on FDOC retail efforts and CRDF antimicrobial projects. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view …
Weird Al video demonstrates creativity, versatility of CDFA IT programming staff
One of CDFA’s Information Technology programmers, Jarret Heather, is enjoying a richly deserved moment in the spotlight for his work on a side project, animation for a video by performer …
Agri View: Environmentalists Tug-of-War
Everett Griner talks about dairy farmers being targeted in today’s Agri View. Environmentalists Tug-of-War Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
Effectiveness of ACP Traps
Trapping for Asian citrus psyllids is not an exact science. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman tells us how a tree went undetected for some time in Tulare County. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Possible Losses from Inefficient Irrigation
How efficient is your irrigation system running? If you haven’t tested it lately, you may be losing crop. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Global Food Safety Agreement Signed by China and UC Davis
Officials from China’s Northwest Agricultural and Forestry University in Shaanxi province, and the University of California, Davis, today signed a memorandum of agreement that lays the groundwork for establishing the …
USDA Selects 36 Energy Facilities to Accept Biomass Deliveries
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected 36 energy facilities in 14 states to accept biomass deliveries supported by the Biomass Crop …
Agri View: Farm Bill
Everett Griner talks about the challenges behind a proposed Farm Bill in today’s Agri View. Farm Bill Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk …
Tulare County Approaching ACP Peak
Tulare County Ag Commissioner Marilyn Kinoshita says Tulare County’s Asian citrus psyllid situation has leveled off as the quarantine boundary grows in small increments. Like many others, trapping for psyllids …
Agri View: Big Boats
Everett Griner talks about the agriculture export business in today’s Agri View. Big Boats Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection …
Starting With Low-End Upgrades
Starting to get your operations more energy efficient doesn’t have to break the bank. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has information on relatively inexpensive ways to start the money-saving process. Sponsored …