…trees are urged to call CDFA’s Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899 or your local agricultural commissioner’s office (Stanislaus County (209) 525-4730). For more information on the ACP and HLB, please visit:www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/acp….
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in Fresno County
…are urged to call CDFA’s Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899 or your local agricultural commissioner’s office (Fresno County (559) 600-7510). For more information on the ACP and HLB, please visit: www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/acp….
HLB-Positive Psyllid Detected in LA County
…Food and Agriculture will continue extensive surveying in the area. No additional regulatory action will take place unless a diseased tree is found. Until then, CDFA will work closely with…
World Ag Expo to Feature Harden, Ross, and Kinoshita on Panel
…Secretary Ross has deep leadership experience in agricultural issues nationally, internationally, and here in California. Prior to joining CDFA, Secretary Ross was chief of staff for U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine 2016 Update
…HLB on their trees are urged to call CDFA’s Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899 or their local agricultural commissioner’s office. For more information on the ACP and HLB, please visit: www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/acp….
Agriculture Education Supported by CDFA
CDFA Awards More Than $240 Thousand to Support Agricultural Education Through the California Agricultural License Plate Program The California Department of Food and Agriculture has awarded $249,352 for three projects…
Governor Brown’s Budget Invests in Climate Smart Agriculture
Gov. Jerry Brown Governor Brown’s proposed budget for 2016-2017 would provide a total of $485 million to CDFA for its mission to promote and protect agriculture, including appropriations for invasive…
Huanglongbing Test Not Ineffective
…to where you sample the tree. More About Detection The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) says detection of the disease is extremely difficult by symptoms alone. Diagnostic laboratories…
ACP Management Participation Worries Growers
…by Blaker Road; and on the east by North Hickman Road. The quarantine map for Stanislaus and Merced is available online at: www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/acp-maps. The quarantine prohibits the movement of citrus…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Climate Change
…of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine In Stanislaus County Includes Portion of Merced County
…call CDFA’s Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899 or your local agricultural commissioner’s office (Stanislaus County (209) 525-4730; Merced County (209) 385-7431). For more information on the ACP and HLB, please visit:www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/acp….
State Veterinarian Clears Santa’s Reindeer to Enter California
…an honor to issue this permit to Mr. Kringle and do our part to ensure another successful trip,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “As he was filling out the permit…
Viewing HLB Prevention as Insurance Policy
…California, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) initiated an extensive monitoring program to track the distribution of the insect and disease. This program involves CDFA and other personnel…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for Fertilizer Research Program
…developed fertilization guidelines for major crops grown in California. The guidelines are regularly expanded and updated and are available to growers and crop advisors through on the CDFA website: www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/FREPguide…