…California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 ‘N’ Street – Main Auditorium, Sacramento, CA 95814. “California’s farmers and ranchers need to prepare for a potentially significant drought year,” said CDFA…
State Veterinarian Clears Santa’s Reindeer to Enter California
…ensure another successful trip,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “We wish him safe travels, clear skies and plenty of milk and cookies as he and his reindeer make deliveries to…
Governor Forms Water Task Force
…take weekly meetings by state officials to decide if a drought declaration is needed. Rather than actually taking action, the governor has directed state water leaders, the CDFA secretary, and…
CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals
CDFA ACCEPTING CONCEPT PROPOSALS FOR 2014 FERTILIZER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION GRANTS SACRAMENTO, December 17, 2013 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is…
ACP Quarantine Expands in Central California
…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….
CDFA Specialty Crop Block Grant Technical Review Committee
…a description of the funding categories, please reference the Notice of Funding Availability posted at www.cdfa.ca.gov/grants. Information should be submitted via email to Leslie Sullivan (grants@cdfa.ca.gov) before December 2, 2013….
CDFA to Discuss Groundwater Supply Issues
…the CDFA will focus on groundwater supply issues and look for answers. A number of speakers are invited and the public is invited This meeting starts at 10:00 at the…
CDFA To Discuss Groundwater Supply Challenges
…supply, but greater reliance upon this precious resource during times of drought increases the challenges we face,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “Managing groundwater at the local and regional level…
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…proposals must be submitted electronically using FAAST by Friday, December 6, 2013, at 5 pm PST. Prospective applicants may contact CDFA’s Federal Funds Management Office at (916) 657-3231, or grants@cdfa.ca.gov….
2014 Specialty Crop Block Grant Workshops
…at each workshop location. Individuals planning to attend should email grants@cdfa.ca.gov with their contact information, number of seats required and workshop location. Upon confirmation of registration further details will be…
Strawberry Commission Awarded Grant
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…