…commercial citrus is being treated as part of an area-wide management program. Residents can opt out of CDFA pesticide treatments, but Victoria Hornbaker, citrus program manager for CDFA, said nearly…
European Grapevine Moth Eradicated From California
Agricultural officials confirm eradication of grape pest, lift quarantine restrictions Agricultural officials from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in…
Climate Smart Agriculture
Online Webinar: Netherlands & California Discuss the Challenges & Opportunities of Saline Agriculture—a Focus on Specialty Crops Last month CDFA hosted a climate smart agriculture webinar in partnership with the…
California’s Agricultural Vision – Help Shape the Future
…corresponding action items to ensure long-term prosperity for California agriculture. This report is not a CDFA document, but serves as a guide. The California Department of Food and Agriculture enthusiastically…
Fertilizer Research and Education Grant Funding
…areas. Further information on the grant program, including timelines, application criteria, and priority research areas are available at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/ffldrs/frep/CompetitiveGrantProgram.html All proposals will be reviewed by the FREP’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee…
African leaders visit CDFA
Young African leaders visit CDFA to learn about agriculture, energy and the environment From: CDFA Office of Public Affairs UC Davis hosted 25 Young African Leaders as part of the…
CA Nitrogen Assessment Brings Improvement Opportunities
…Resources with support from CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program. The technical and applied training improves CCAs’ understanding of sound nitrogen management practices to make informed recommendations to growers. The…
CDFA to Discuss Medical Cannabis and GMO Labeling
…“California’s agricultural diversity continues to grow as medical cannabis production enters the regulatory arena,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “In state government, we are working in collaboration with other agencies…
Office of Farm to Fork Builds Bridges
CDFA’s Office of Farm to Fork builds bridges for access to healthy foods by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture As Californians, we are lucky to live…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantines
…CDFA’s Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899 or your local agricultural commissioner’s office (Merced County (209) 385-7431; Monterey County (831) 759-7325). For more information on the ACP and HLB, please visit: www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/acp….
Farming and Ranching Pioneers Honored
…of CDFA) CDFA Secretary Karen Ross joined the California State Fair and state agricultural leaders for the annual Ag Heritage Breakfast, a fair-sponsored event that recognizes the pioneers of California…
Organic Certification Assistance Available
…do not have the above documents. Completed and signed CDFA Cost Share Application. The applications can be mailed, emailed, or faxed to CDFA. Completed Payee Data Record (STD. 204) form….
2018 Farm Bill Discussions
…level,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “This meeting is the beginning of our outreach efforts to stakeholders to gather input and help shape California’s recommendations concerning national farm programs and…
Climate Smart Israel
a report from Secretary Ross CDFA Secretary Karen Ross Greetings from Tel Aviv! This was the first modern city built in Israel. The city itself has a population of about…