After an announcement from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) the Housing for the Harvest Program has been expanded. Santa Barbara County will now be joining Fresno and…
UC Cooperative Extension to Investigate Healthy Soil Practices with CDFA Grants
…benefit the livestock ranching model by both enhancing their properties and creating new markets for their products.” The following projects were also funded by CDFA Healthy Soils Program in 2020:…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-25-20
…has helped prepare operations for fire season and how CDFA’s Emergency Mortality Disposal Advisory is giving producers options after the recent heatwave. Tune in to the show for these news…
$1 Million BIFS Grant to Address Pest Control in Walnuts
A project looking to address pest control in walnuts is being funded through the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) grant program from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)….
Organic Systems Plan Being Considered for Healthy Soils Program
…three options from CDFA staff at its most recent meeting in July, where CDFA made two recommendations. The panel expressed particular interest in Option 3, which will allow the Organic…
Infected ACP in Commercial Grove ‘Not A Surprising Development’
…can expect to see more of it if there is more sampling done in commercial groves.” Staff from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) are carrying out the…
Dairy Quota Saga Getting Closer to Final Outcome
…Department of Agriculture (CDFA). The suit alleged that CDFA did not implement the QIP properly and was therefore legally invalid. “The judge sided with CDFA in saying they were in…
CLas-Positive ACP Discovered in Riverside Commercial Grove
…packers and haulers must comply with all CDFA, county and federal regulations, including quarantines. Growers in Riverside County may contact the county agricultural commissioner’s office or the CDFA pest hotline…
CDFA Selects 20 Demonstration Projects for Healthy Soils Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected for award a total of 20 Demonstration Projects requesting nearly $3 million in funding support. The projects are part of…
Some Ways to Get Rid of Pesky Fruit Flies
Some ways to get rid of pesky fruit flies in and around your home. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. COURTESY: CDFA Even though fruit flies may do…
Mystery Seeds from China Arriving in California
…Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now coordinating with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to determine the best course of action. CDFA is instructing residents to refrain from opening any…
CDFA Releases Progress Report for Farmer Equity Act
…the Farmer Equity Act (AB 1348), which has brought forth many positive changes at CDFA,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in the report. “Through this report and the work of…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released After Months of Work
…of pest control advisors, scientists, farmworker advocates, agricultural organizations, and environmental justice groups. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) tasked…
Facility Inspections Resume for Produce Safety Rule
After a temporary postponement of facility inspections under the Produce Safety Rule (PSR), the practice has resumed. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) began routine PSR inspections last…