…properties. This is about sheep, goats, lambs, and beef. That’s a really great thing,” said Dimock. “CDFA was really creative and thoughtful about how to make that bill excellent and…
Funding Available to Support Specialty Crop Production
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is accepting applications for multiple programs designed to aid in specialty crop production. Proposals are currently being accepted for the 2022 Specialty…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-13-21
…role, CDFA still accepting comments on proposed updates to the Healthy Soils Program, and the sizable implications for the final implementation of the Ag Overtime Rules. Tune in to the…
CDFA Still Accepting Comments on Proposed Updates to Healthy Soils Program
…$50 million in one-time funding from the General Fund to further CDFA’s implementation of the HSP. CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation will be accepting public feedback on the…
Optimism for Moving Forward to Address Water Following Curtailment Orders
…developed to address California’s water system moving forward. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross “The regulatory tools are pretty blunt, and curtailments are a blunt instrument,” Ross explained. “But I am very…
San Diego Quarantined After First HLB Discovery in the County
Northern San Diego County has been placed under quarantine by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) after the discovery of Huanglongbing in the area. HLB has been detected…
CDFA Issues Stop Use Notice on Organic Pesticide Products
…workers. Listen to the radio report below. CDFA Issues Stop Use Notice on Organic Pesticide Products About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-21-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering $90 million for CDFA climate-smart ag programs, the push…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-20-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CDFA currently accepting proposals for one-time-special crop grants, organic…
First Commercial Find of Black Fig Fly Puts Grower’s Season on Hold
…a tip was received through the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Pest Hotline. Fifth-generation farmer and partner at Petty Ranch, Chris Sayer said CDFA sent personnel out to…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-13-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CDFA’s Jenny Lester-Moffit upcoming USDA nomination hearing, this year’s…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CDFA continuing its work to strengthen food safety efforts,…
CDFA Continues Work to Help Strengthen Food Safety Efforts
…Agriculture meeting, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross highlighted some of the work being undertaken to help improve food safety. CDFA has been continuing its efforts to help advance the Food Safety…
CDFA Set to Update SWEEP, Public Comment Being Accepted on Draft Report
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is taking public comment on proposed updates to the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). Last October, CDFA’s Environmental Farming Act…