…sound farming practices and details on the CDFA seeking public comment on dairy methane projects. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
Applications for BIFS and IPM Programs Due Before November 1
…grant applications can be accessed through the CDFA webpage . CDFA is tasked with addressing invasive pests through the development of innovative techniques, as well as supporting agricultural production through…
Registration Open for Annual Nutrient Management Conference
Registration is open for the annual nutrient management conference hosted by CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program and the Western Plant Health Association. The 27th annual conference is being held October 27-30 at…
More Virulent Newcastle Discovered
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently announced another discovery of virulent Newcastle disease at a retail feed store in western San Bernardino County. The discovery was made on August…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
Sacramento (DPR) – The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced the members of a new, cross-sector working group created to identify,…
Preparing for the Next Phase of the Produce Safety Rule
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is mailing out materials to 8,000 ‘small’ and ‘very small’ farming operations to inform producers what is expected of them under the…
DPR Update on Chlorpyrifos, Glyphosate, Sulfoxaflor
…it was important to not only dedicate some monies in his May-revise to additional research, and that was in excess of $5 million, but also to have DPR and CDFA…
Grape Assessment Increase, and Decrease
SACRAMENTO (USD/NASS / CDFA) – For the 2019 crop year, the Pierce’s Disease assessment will decrease and the Grape Crush Report assessment will increase slightly. The Grape Crush Report assessment…
Input Sought for Development of Climate-Resilient Water System
…Agriculture (CDFA), California Natural Resources Agency, and California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal EPA) are tasked with drafting recommendations for meeting future water needs of the state. The agencies are urging…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Assistance Available Through UCCE
…California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). “Our role is to provide outreach, education, and technical assistance for different climate-smart practices,” said Alli Rowe, UCCE Community Education Specialist working with…
217 Projects Receive Nearly $13 Million in Healthy Soils Grants
…Program. CDFA received a total of 222 applications seeking funding through the HSP Incentives Program, requesting nearly $10 million. CDFA selected 23 projects across 16 counties to receive $3.8 in…
Oriental Fruit Fly Eradicated From Sacramento and Yolo Counties
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Yolo County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, and the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office have eradicated…
CDFA Programs Get Funding Increase in ‘May Revise’ of California Budget
…made to the funding allocated for a variety of programs and initiatives from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). An additional $3.3 million will be made available to…
New Agricultural Video Series to Train the Next Generation Debuts
…Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The purpose of the series is to help attract and train the next generation of farmers and ag workers. A team of professors from…