The California Department of Food and Agriculture gives a big boost to the California Strawberry Commission Click to Open or Download Audio Report The CDFA gave the commission a three-year…
California Ag Headlines for October 8
…Other Invertebrates. Goals of the symposium are to explore 21st century invasive pest management challenges and possible improvements to CDFA policies and procedures, and to foster communication and understanding among…
CDFA Meeting to Focus on Ag Research
…is essential to ensuring a highly productive, continuously innovative, and safe food supply,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “Our national investment in agricultural research is critical if we are to…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Found in Fresno County
…Fresno County. The latest interception found in a Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter trap was confirmed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Maps and current information will soon be available…
Governor Signs Hemp Bill
…(CDFA) and county agricultural commissioners. Currently, more than 30 industrialized nations grow industrial hemp and export it to the United States. Hemp is the only crop that is illegal to…
New ACP Finds in Tulare County
…The latest interceptions were confirmed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) this morning. Maps and current information will soon be available on the Agricultural Commissioner’s website: http://agcomm.co.tulare.ca.us/default/….
California Leads Nation in Specialty Crop Funding
…fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture). “We are grateful for this partnership with the USDA and our stakeholders,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “This…
ACP Update: New Psyllid in Exeter, Quarantines Expanded
…to Open or Download Audio Report Another Asian Citrus Psyllid finding in Tulare County – this one near the town of Exeter. CDFA has already begun to survey the affected…
New ACP Found Near Tulare County Town of Exeter
…was confirmed by the California Department of Agriculture (CDFA). Maps and current information are available on the Agricultural Commissioner’s website by visiting: http://agcomm.co.tulare.ca.us/default/. CDFA has already begun to survey the…
ACP Quarantine Expansion in Tulare and Kern Counties
…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: www.cdfa.ca.gov/go/acp….
Dairy Digester Projects Sought
…environmental impacts. Manure can be processed by anaerobic digesters to produce biogas, a flexible renewable source of energy. Back in 2011, several government agencies including the CDFA and the EPA…
CDFA Considering Dairy Decision
The California Department of Food and Agriculture now has 62 days to make a decision that will affect the dairy industry. It comes after this week’s hearing at the CDFA…
Meeting on California Water Situation
…spells uncertainty for agricultural interests throughout this state,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “We need to work proactively with farmers and ranchers to address groundwater overdraft and water transfers –…
Huff Applauds Quick CDFA Action in Response to Citrus Pest
…Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) in response to the discovery of the Oriental fruit fly in portions of the 29th Senate District that cover Los Angeles and Orange County….