The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently seeking qualified applicants for four vacancies on the Vertebrate Pest Control Research Advisory Committee. This specialized committee serves a crucial…
Specialized Aircraft Ejecting Millions of Mediterranean Fruit Flies
…conducted seven days-a-week, with the exception of periods when the airfield is closed or when weather conditions threaten crew safety or the quality of the release. Courtesy of CDFA Specialized…
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…Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) working to control Mediterranean fruit fly populations using the sterile insect technique, which involves releasing sterilized male flies to disrupt reproduction. This method has…
CDFA to Host a Series of Quarterly Virtual Training Workshops
Courtesy of CDFA The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will host a series of quarterly virtual training workshops on the Produce Safety Program (PSP) portal through fall 2025….
CDFA/OARS Allocates Grants Aimed at Reducing Methane Emissions
San Joaquin Valley, CA: A Corcoran Dairy Dave English photographer/Chris English, Wikimedia Commons image The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (CDFA/OARS) has allocated…
CDFA Expands HLB Quarantine Boundary in San Diego County’s Valley Center Area
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has expanded the Huanglongbing (HLB) quarantine boundary in San Diego County’s Valley Center area due to the detection of two HLB-positive citrus…
Tree Nut Growers Prepare for New Water Rules Ahead of 2025 Deadline
…by thanking attendees and recognizing CDFA for its ongoing partnership with the tree nut industry. Angela Terrazzas, a Senior Environmental Scientist with CDFA, and Briana Russell, a specialist with the…
Study Finds Pierce’s Disease Prevention Saves California Growers Millions
…million per year. The study highlights the financial benefits of the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Pierce’s Disease Control Program. If the GWSS spread unchecked, the study estimates…
CDFA Discusses Benefits of Urban Agriculture
…Additionally, the CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation has rebranded to the Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability, reflecting its evolution in sustainable farming over 30 years. CDFA Discusses…
CDFA and UC-ANR to Conduct Regional Pre-Harvest Water Assessment Workshops
…to the Produce Safety Rule. These workshops, led by CDFA inspectors and UC/ANR staff, will cover water assessment requirements and offer Q&A sessions. CDFA and UC-ANR to Conduct Regional Pre-Harvest…
CDFA and California Agricultural Export Council Host International Buyers
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with the California Agricultural Export Council and Fresno Center for International Trade Development, is hosting over 15 international buyers from Southeast…
Citrus Greening Quarantine Expanded
Citrus Greening quarantine has been expanded in Orange County. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is…
APHIS Expands the Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) Quarantined Area in California
Effective immediately, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is expanding the area quarantined for citrus greening…
CDFA Awards Grants to Boost Fresh Produce Purchases
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork has awarded $750,000 in grants to seven projects to boost the purchase of fresh fruits,…