Secretary Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reflecting on the coordinated response to the fruit fly invasion with hopes to lift quarantines soon. In …
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
At the second annual Salinas Biological Summit on June 25-26, industry leaders are making headway on biological inputs as a tool for improving sustainability in agriculture. Biologicals are based on …
California’s New Water Strategy Comes at Opportune Time
The new water strategy from Governor Gavin Newsom to address the impact of drought may have come at an opportune time. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross …
U.S. Interior Secretary Sees California Drought Impacts Firsthand
United States Interior Secretary Deb Haaland recently visited the Central Valley to see the California drought impacts in person. Hosted by Congressman Jim Costa, the farm tour and discussion also …
‘Really Thoughtful Comments’ at Farm Bill Listening Sessions
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has been hosting a series of farm bill listening sessions. Comments that are provided will be considered as part of California’s Farm …
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
The latest budget revision from Governor Gavin Newsom will bring additional support to California’s farmers and ranchers. Several important programs for agriculture are set to receive substantial investment beyond what …
Questions Raised by Targeted Drought Declaration
There has been some criticism for how Governor Gavin Newsom has approached the state’s water situation, issuing a targeted drought declaration. Many areas of California are also experiencing drought conditions …
CDFA Secretary Ross Receives Agriculturalist of the Year Award
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross was recognized as the 2019 State Fair Agriculturalist of the Year at last week’s California Ag Day at the Capitol …
Limited Benefits of Tariff Relief Funds for California Producers
The tariff relief funds that were recently announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will likely only have a limited impact on California growers. The $12 billion-dollar tariff assistance …
CDFA Secretary Applauds Wildfire Relief Efforts
Emergency response personnel have been working nonstop to provide wildfire relief to the areas of Northern California that have been burning since late Sunday night. Safety remains the top priority …
California and Australia – a Continuing Partnership
by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture Our visit to Australia was another step in furthering California’s commitment on climate smart agriculture. The trip not only allowed …
Secretary Ross to Promote California Grown Flowers
by CDFA Office of Public Affairs As part of the upcoming Rose Parade festivities, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross will once again join the Buy California Marketing Agreement (BCMA) and the California …