…agriculture,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “How we manage this precious resource sustainably, while respecting the rights of landowners and the public, is vital as we plan for drought and…
Huanglongbing Disease Looming Over California
…Looming Over California Huanglongbing disease is spreading fast in Mexico, but as CDFA Citrus Program Manager, Victoria Hornbaker explains, there is a buffer-zone system in place along our borders. …
Proposed Expansion of the Light Brown Apple Moth Quarantine Boundary – Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego County
…www.cdfa.ca.gov/subscriptions/index.html#planthealth. For questions regarding the regulations or map, please email Dayna Napolillo (dayna.napolillo@cdfa.ca.gov) or Keith Okasaki (keith.okasaki@cdfa.ca.gov) or call (916) 654-0312. Thank you for your attention to this timely matter….
Three New Threats Identified for California Wine Grapes
Brown Marmorated Stinkbug At their last meeting, the CDFA Pierces Disease/Glassy Winged Sharp Shooter Board designated grapevine red blotch-associated virus, vine mealybug, and the brown marmorated stinkbug as threats to…
UC Davis Study Determines Preliminary Findings of Economic Impact of Drought in Central Valley
…the economic impacts of the drought, ” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “The research confirms where emergency drought assistance will be needed most, and efforts are already underway.” The UC…
Salinas Valley Fair Underway
…the Salinas Valley Fair, and the fairs around the state are under the CDFA umbrella. They offer an opportunity for members of youth agriculture programs to showcase the animals they’ve…
A Reminder for All California Farmers and Ranchers
…the success of American agriculture. Additional resources for drought relief can be found by going to the USDA website at www.usda.gov/drought and the California Department of Agriculture website at www.cdfa.ca.gov/drought….
Meeting to Focus on Future of CA Ag
…Shields Avenue, Davis, CA, 95616. “California is at the cutting edge of innovation within the agriculture sector from water use efficiency to research advancements and product development,” said CDFA Secretary…
Additional Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss CDFA’s New Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
SACRAMENTO, April 22, 2014 – Emergency drought legislation (SB 103) signed in March by Governor Brown allocates $10 million to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for on-farm…
Beet Curley Top Virus Update
Beet Leafhopper CDFA: BCTV Report for April 1-18, 2014, Fresno County At the end of March, a beet leafhopper (BLH) hatch had taken place in the Tumey Hills area, on…
Beet Curly Top Virus Updates
From CDFA: Beet Leafhopper Beet Field April 14, 2014–There was a small population of Beet Leafhoppers (BLH) in the Tumey Hills area. Counts were on average, 7-9 2nd and 3rd…
CDFA Identifies ACP Quarantine Area in SLO County
…may have seen the Asian citrus psyllid are urged to call CDFA’s Pest Hotline at 1-800-491-1899. For more information on the Asian citrus psyllid and huanglongbing disease please visit: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/acp/…
Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss New CDFA Water Program
Emergency drought legislation (SB 103) signed earlier this month by Governor Brown allocates $10 million to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for on-farm water conservation practices throughout…
Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine in Central Los Angeles Area
…the Los Angeles area is the standard Medfly program used by CDFA and it’s the safest, most effective and efficient response program available. CDFA has successfully eradicated each and every…