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Small Farm Definition Focus of Upcoming State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting

October 30, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

November 3, 2026 The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will be holding a joint meeting with the Small-Scale Producer and BIPOC Producer Advisory Committees to discuss a small farm definition for statewide consideration [Read More …]

CDFA Food Safety Series: Sampling Livestock and Poultry Feed for Clean and Wholesome Supply of Meat, Milk and Eggs

September 25, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

California is committed to keeping our food safe. In recognition of National Food Safety Education Month, CDFA is sharing more information about the programs that help make sure food grown and processed in California is [Read More …]

Secretary Karen Ross Recognized for More Than 15 Years of Service to Agriculture

September 18, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross was recognized for more than 15 years of service to agriculture during the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s (NASDA) inaugural Years of Service Ceremony [Read More …]

CDFA intern inspired by agriculture’s potential to be part of solution to climate crisis

July 21, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As I prepare for my final year of undergraduate education, I am spending the summer interning for the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). I am a Global Studies major at UC Santa Barbara [Read More …]

CDFA and CDRF Open $34M in Funding for Dairy Plus Projects

June 24, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

California dairy facilities are now invited to apply for the Dairy Plus Program (DPP) to implement advanced manure management solutions on farms across the state – reducing methane emissions, improving water quality, and addressing nitrogen and salt surpluses through innovative, sustainable [Read More …]

CDFA and CDRF Announce $34 Million Available for California Dairy Projects through the Dairy Plus Program

June 18, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

California dairy facilities are now invited to apply for the Dairy Plus Program (DPP) to implement advanced manure management solutions on farms across the state – reducing methane emissions, improving water quality, and addressing nitrogen and salt surpluses through innovative, sustainable projects. The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Program

June 5, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA) is now accepting concept proposals for its Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grant Program (BIFS). The BIFS grant program funds on-farm demonstration and evaluation of innovative, biologically [Read More …]

CDFA announces vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

April 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now accepting applications to fill four vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee. The subcommittee serves as an expert scientific panel on matters concerning [Read More …]

Women Farmers Shaping the Future: Luciana Jonkman’s Story

March 31, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In celebration of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, we’re honoring the women whose paths into agriculture were shaped not by tradition, but by curiosity, mentorship, and a deep commitment to learning. For Luciana Jonkman, a dairy farmer, consultant, [Read More …]

CDFA Workshop March 18: Input Sought for Unused Dairy Marketing Branch Funds

March 17, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

CDFA would like to solicit additional industry input regarding the overarching parameters for the issuance of a grant to fund research benefiting the dairy industry utilizing unused Dairy Marketing Branch funds. Members of the California [Read More …]

CDFA: Sites Reservoir and groundwater management among topics for March 3 meeting

March 2, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will hear updates on current water conditions and issues related to water availability at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The meeting will be held [Read More …]

CDFA Statewide Ban on Poultry and Dairy Cattle Exhibitions

January 21, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has officially lifted a statewide ban on poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions at fairs and shows, effective immediately. The decision follows a period of close monitoring regarding [Read More …]

New Year, New Site: CDFA website updated for easier access to licensing, more intuitive navigation

January 15, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

We’re kicking off 2026 with a new site! We’ve updated www.cdfa.ca.gov with a new look-and-feel, all designed to help our agricultural stakeholders and public users find what they need more efficiently and intuitively, using visual cues, clear [Read More …]

CDFA Lifts Statewide Ban on California Poultry and Dairy Cattle Exhibitions at Fairs and Shows

January 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

On December 19, 2025, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) lifted its statewide ban on poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions at fairs and shows, following a decline in H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza [Read More …]

CDFA Announces 14 Vacancies On Cattle Health Task Force Advisory Board

December 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA’s Animal Health Branch is announcing fourteen vacancies on the Cattle Health Task Force Advisory Board. The Board makes recommendations to the Secretary on matters pertaining to: Adoption, modification, and repeal of regulations and procedures [Read More …]

CDFA Awards $6.29 Million from California Climate Investments For Methane Emission Reduction

December 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (OARS) is awarding $6.29 million in grant funding to seven new projects aimed at reducing methane emissions on dairy and livestock [Read More …]

CDFA Strengthens Defense Against New World Screwworm With More Than $500,000 in Funding

November 21, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For Surveillance, Training and Integrated Pest Management CDFA’s Office of Pesticide Consultation & Analysis (OPCA) is amplifying efforts to protect ranchers and livestock from the threat of the New World Screwworm (NWS). The screwworm has been detected within 70 [Read More …]

CDFA Opens Public Comment Period for California’s Climate Resilience Strategy for Agriculture

October 9, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing that the Climate Resilience Strategy for California Agriculture is now open for public comment. As climate change continues to affect every facet of our food [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee

September 3, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces two vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC). This subcommittee provides technical and scientific advice to the Feed Inspection Advisory Board and [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Continuation Hearing

August 26, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

September 16 at 10 a.m. via Tele/Video Conference The California Department of Food and Agriculture (Department) is calling a public hearing to receive testimony and evidence from the California dairy industry and the general public [Read More …]

CDFA Welcomes Summer Interns and Fellows

August 13, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA proudly welcomed seven interns and fellows this summer for work in divisions throughout the agency. The group includes five Maddy Institute* interns, one California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) fellow, and one Stanford [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Recall of Burrata Cheese Made By Gioia Cheese Company

August 11, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Consumers urged to dispose of the cheese due to bacterial contamination. Burrata cheese produced and packaged by Gioia Cheese Company of Los Angeles County is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced [Read More …]

What Producers and Veterinarians Need to Know about New World Screwworm (NWS)

August 1, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Reported on July 9th 2025, the latest case of New World Screwworm (NWS) identified in Mexico was in Ixhuatlan de Madero, Veracruz. Some 370 miles from the United States border, this most recent case resulted [Read More …]

Secretary Ross in Brazil — Focus on Trade and Climate Collaboration

August 1, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross is in São Paulo, Brazil this week, leading a delegation of business and agricultural organizations interested in strengthening ties with Brazil. The delegation also includes Department of Pesticide Regulation Director Karen [Read More …]

State Board of Food and Agriculture Discuss Economic Conditions for California Farmers

July 31, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss current economic conditions for farmers and ranchers at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The Board will hear updates on financial lending, land [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting Grant Applications For Adaptive IPM For Invasive Agricultural Pests

July 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The application period is July 8 through August 29, 2025 The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting grant applications for its Adaptive IPM for Invasive Agricultural Pests program, formerly known as [Read More …]

CDFA’S OPCA Now Accepting 2025-2026 Proposals For Biologically Integrated Farming Systems

June 5, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA), within the Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability, is now accepting concept proposals for its Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grant Program (BIFS). The program funds on-farm demonstration and [Read More …]

CDFA Issues Significant QIP Hardship Ruling; Adopts New Hardship Procedures

May 27, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

CDFA announced today that it will grant a hardship request submitted by L & J Vanderham Dairy back in 2024. The dairy asked for relief of the quota premium assessment for 12 months. CDFA determined [Read More …]

California Milk and Dairy Products: Safety You Can Rely On, Thanks to CDFA

May 9, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Milk and dairy products form a vital part of the daily diet for many Californians. Ensuring these products are safe and wholesome is a top priority, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture plays [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

April 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications to fill two vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee. The subcommittee serves as an expert scientific panel on matters [Read More …]

Small Farm Definition Focus of Upcoming State Board of Food and Agriculture Meeting

CDFA Food Safety Series: Sampling Livestock and Poultry Feed for Clean and Wholesome Supply of Meat, Milk and Eggs

Secretary Karen Ross Recognized for More Than 15 Years of Service to Agriculture

CDFA intern inspired by agriculture’s potential to be part of solution to climate crisis

CDFA and CDRF Open $34M in Funding for Dairy Plus Projects

CDFA and CDRF Announce $34 Million Available for California Dairy Projects through the Dairy Plus Program

CDFA Accepting Concept Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Program

CDFA announces vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

Women Farmers Shaping the Future: Luciana Jonkman’s Story

CDFA Workshop March 18: Input Sought for Unused Dairy Marketing Branch Funds

CDFA: Sites Reservoir and groundwater management among topics for March 3 meeting

CDFA Statewide Ban on Poultry and Dairy Cattle Exhibitions

New Year, New Site: CDFA website updated for easier access to licensing, more intuitive navigation

CDFA Lifts Statewide Ban on California Poultry and Dairy Cattle Exhibitions at Fairs and Shows

CDFA Announces 14 Vacancies On Cattle Health Task Force Advisory Board

CDFA Awards $6.29 Million from California Climate Investments For Methane Emission Reduction

CDFA Strengthens Defense Against New World Screwworm With More Than $500,000 in Funding

CDFA Opens Public Comment Period for California’s Climate Resilience Strategy for Agriculture

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee

California Milk Advisory Board Continuation Hearing

CDFA Welcomes Summer Interns and Fellows

CDFA Announces Recall of Burrata Cheese Made By Gioia Cheese Company

What Producers and Veterinarians Need to Know about New World Screwworm (NWS)

Secretary Ross in Brazil — Focus on Trade and Climate Collaboration

State Board of Food and Agriculture Discuss Economic Conditions for California Farmers

CDFA Accepting Grant Applications For Adaptive IPM For Invasive Agricultural Pests

CDFA’S OPCA Now Accepting 2025-2026 Proposals For Biologically Integrated Farming Systems

CDFA Issues Significant QIP Hardship Ruling; Adopts New Hardship Procedures

California Milk and Dairy Products: Safety You Can Rely On, Thanks to CDFA

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress