…however, invited to partake of the Golden State’s famous and varied agricultural bounty if they need to refuel. “We are pleased to issue this permit to Mr. Kringle,” said CDFA…
Statewide Quarantine Issued for Organic Fertilizer Product
…by CDFA’s Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program (FMIP) and State Organic Program (SOP). CDFA analysis found the presence of Diquat and Glyphosate in the product. The notice states that “Sale and…
Importance of Grape Crush Report During Heavy Wildfire Year
…of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) difficult. CAWG suggests that operations use CDFA’s frequently asked questions document titled ‘How to Report Smoke Affected Grapes‘. CAWG President and CEO John Aguirre said…
Comment Period Open Until November 24 for Organic Cannabis
…program that will establish and enforce comparable-to-organic standards for cannabis production. Last week CDFA released the modified proposed regulations for the program. The announcement of the modified regulations marks the official start…
Dairy Methane Reduction Projects Receive $25.4 Million from CDFA
Dozens of dairy methane reduction projects have been awarded financial support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The projects are part of the Dairy Digester Research and…
Input Sought to Help Address Veterinary Shortages in California
Input from stakeholders is being sought to help address veterinary shortages in California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship program is seeking comment from…
Housing for the Harvest Program Continues to Expand
…well as the food supply we all rely on,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a news release. “CDFA is very pleased to welcome Yolo and Imperial counties to this…
Officials Addressing the 74 ACP Discoveries Found North of the Grapevine
…June. The trappings have been equally dispersed in residential and commercial citrus. Staff from CDFA’s Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division (CPDPD) are working on area treatments and getting delimitation…
Week in Review: New Romaine Rules for Salinas Valley, Newsom Vetoes Friant-Kern Canal Fix
Romaine growers in the Salinas Valley will now have new requirements for exporting products to Canada. CDFA and UC Davis have teamed up to provide more testing resources for winegrape…
Housing for the Harvest Continues to Reach Rural Communities
…most recently added Sacramento, San Luis Obispo. In a statement, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said, “We are very pleased to welcome Sacramento and San Luis Obispo counties to this program,”…
CDFA Teams with UC Davis to Provide Additional Smoke Testing
…pressure on laboratory testing capacity. CDFA and UC Davis will be providing additional assistance to address the need for more testing from commercial labs. CDFA’s Center for Analytical Chemistry (CAC)…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for 2020 CalAgPlate Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting proposals for this year’s California Agriculture Special Interest License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. Every year the program provides approximately $250,000…
Housing for the Harvest Helps Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
…to CDFA, the program is a ran in collaboration with state and local entities. The state will book hotel rooms for eligible residents. Local governments will identify administrators to manage…
Leafy Greens Safety Remains Priority as Fall Production Moves to AZ
…Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and other agencies are in the process of monitoring compost that is used to grow leafy greens through a surveillance project. Work is also continuing to…