Curly Top Virus-Tomato (Courtesy cdfa.gov) A tomato plant variety resistant from the curly top virus may be on the horizon. Virus-Resistant Tomato Plant Research Researchers are using data from other…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for 2015 Specialty Crop Grants
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting proposals for the 2015 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Each year, CDFA conducts a two-phase competitive solicitation process to…
Challenges in Targeting Curly Top Carrier
Curly Top Virus-Tomato (Courtesy cdfa.gov) The insect that carries the curly top virus can be hard to target. Targeting Curly Top Carrier UC Davis Plant Pathologist Dr. Bob Gilbertson said…
State and Federal Officials to Discuss Drought and Groundwater Management for 2015
…prepared to maximize every opportunity for storm water capture,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “As we enter another difficult water year, all Californians need to do their part to use…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in San Joaquin County
…seen ACP or symptoms of HLB on their citrus trees are urged to call CDFA’s Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899. For more information on the ACP and HLB, please visit: www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/acp…
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss CDFA’s Dairy Digester Research and Development Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is developing a new program, the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program, authorized by the Budget Act of 2014 (Chapter 25, Statutes…
Secretary Ross Joins Ag in the Classroom “Teach the Teachers’ Event
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross (center) helps demonstrate the five F’s of agriculture–Food, Fiber, Flower, Forests and Fuel–at a California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom event this month in Santa…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in Santa Clara County
…seen ACP or symptoms of HLB on their citrus trees are urged to call CDFA’s Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899. For more information on the ACP and HLB, please visit: www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/acp…
School Lunches: “California Thursdays” Project Launch Follows Success of National School Lunch Week
From CDFA A quick quiz: If you could be a student anywhere in the nation during National School Lunch Week, which state would you choose? Easy answer, right? California! Students…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion in Kern County
…seen ACP or symptoms of HLB on their citrus tree are urged to call CDFA’s Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899. For more information on the ACP and HLB, please visit: www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/acp…
Schedule Set for 2015 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Workshops
During the first two weeks of November, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will present four workshops and two webinars on the 2015 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program…
CDFA Awards $3.6 Million to Assist Farmers with Drought Through the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $3.6 million for 93 different projects to implement on-farm water irrigation systems that reduce water and energy use, thereby reducing…
California to Host Listening Session on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
…Growers Association (WGA). For more information about the FSMA listening sessions, including agenda and registration, visit: www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/fsma. Due to limited space you must pre-register; there is no cost for registration….
World Food Day a Reminder of Everyday Challenges With Food Access
…need, and CDFA’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program helps provide these foods to needy senior citizens. CDFA’s Office of Farm to Fork improves food access from another angle – working…