CDFA

Unveiling CDFA’s Strategic Plan Update for 2025-2030

April 9, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Whenever I’m asked to describe or summarize California agriculture, especially for an audience that isn’t Californian, it’s an opportunity to start a conversation and learn what our more global audience thinks and knows about what [Read More …]

May 5 in Modesto: Public Hearing Related to Petition to Terminate the Quota Implementation Plan

April 8, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: The California Department of Food and Agriculture (Department) has scheduled a public hearing to receive comments from the California market milk producers and the general public on a petition titled “Petition [Read More …]

CDFA Awards $1.1M For Research and Education

January 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Projects to Improve Nutrient and Irrigation Management CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) has announced $1.15 million in awards to five new projects. The projects will advance California growers’ understanding and implementation of improved [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board

December 16, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces three vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB). This board makes regulatory and enforcement recommendations to CDFA to help ensure that commercial feed inspections contribute [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board

December 12, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces three vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB). This board makes regulatory and enforcement recommendations to CDFA to help ensure that commercial feed inspections contribute [Read More …]

CDFA Awards Funding For 2024 CALAGPLATE Grant Program

December 9, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $180,000 for organizations to enhance agricultural education and leadership opportunities under the 2024California Agriculture License Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. The CalAgPlate program is funded with proceeds generated through [Read More …]

Formal CDFA Hearing Held on QIP Change Proposal

September 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

On September 9, there was a formal hearing held by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to receive information and testimony from the public on the changes to the Quota Implementation Plan (QIP), [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Welcomes Lizzie Werber as Senior Marketing Manager

September 6, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the addition of Lizzie Werber as Senior Marketing Manager. With over a decade of experience in retail and specialty food, Werber brings a wealth of knowledge in [Read More …]

Center to Host “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar on Aug. 9 to Share the Read on Feed Markets

July 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Free Webinar Will Take Place on Friday, August 9 at 12 p.m. EST On Friday, August 9 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a monthly “Protecting Your Profits” webinar titled [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting Grant Applications for Dairy and Livestock Methane Reduction Programs

July 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting grant applications from commercial dairies and livestock operations for the installation of equipment and implementation of practices that result in long-term methane emissions reductions [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting Grant Applications For Dairy and Livestock Methane Reduction Programs

July 25, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting grant applications from commercial dairies and livestock operations for the installation of equipment and implementation of practices that result in long-term methane emissions reductions [Read More …]

Pesticide use continues to decline in California, new data confirms – Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR)

July 16, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

In the past 10 years, use of higher-risk pesticides has markedly declined in both pounds applied and acres treated Reported pesticide use in California declined by more than 5% between 2021 and 2022, reflecting a [Read More …]

CDFA’s Inspection Services Division welcomes summer intern and congratulates her for California Women for Agriculture scholarship

July 11, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Inspection Services Division (ISD) welcomes summer intern Tonantzin Ortiz and congratulates her for recently earning a Salinas Valley Chapter of California Women in Agriculture (CWA) Agricultural Studies [Read More …]

State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Local Economic Development Initiatives

May 31, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

That Advance Opportunities for Farmers, Ranchers, Farm Workers and Communities at June 4th Meeting The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss local economic initiatives that advance opportunities within agricultural communities at its [Read More …]

Supporting Mental Health in Agriculture: Resources for Farmers, Ranchers, and Farmworkers

May 24, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

During Mental Health Awareness Month, CDFA emphasizes the agency’s mental health resources webpage tailored to the agricultural community. Available in both English and Spanish, these resources aim to provide crucial support during challenging times. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross [Read More …]

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross kicks off the State of the Science Summit: Feed Strategies to Reduce Livestock Methane

May 24, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

With approximately 270 attendees at the UC Davis State of the Science Summit: Strategies to Reduce Livestock Methane, California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross, kicked off the two-day event (May 21-22) this morning [Read More …]

CDFA and Vietnam sign Memorandum of Understanding on trade, climate and research collaboration

May 17, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA Undersecretary Christine Birdsong met today with Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam, of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on shared opportunities around climate, trade [Read More …]

CDFA recognizes National Farmworker Awareness Week – March 25 – 31

April 2, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As we recognize National Farmworkers Awareness Week (March 25 – 31), we celebrate the essential role farmworkers play in our food system. CDFA supports our essential agricultural workforce across California. By leveraging partnerships, CDFA supports initiatives that [Read More …]

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

April 1, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is announcing four vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee. This subcommittee serves as an expert scientific panel on matters concerning efficient use of fertilizing [Read More …]

State Board of Food and Agriculture To Discuss Clean Energy and Climate Resilience At Its Upcoming Meeting On March 5th

March 6, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss advancing a clean energy future through renewable energy, circular economy and farm innovation at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The meeting will be [Read More …]

Water Rights Annual Water Use Reports Due Now

February 20, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

If you have a water right and haven’t submitted your annual water use report, it isn’t too late! Your reporting gives the state a more accurate picture of water use, and that data is an [Read More …]

National Milk Day — honoring 100 years of the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance

January 16, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

This is National Milk Day in the US, and in recognition of that, here’s a video produced by the Food and Drug Administration noting that 100 years have passed since the establishment of the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO). In [Read More …]

CDFA Awards $9.2M to Projects Seeking to Reduce Livestock Enteric Methane Emission

January 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) is pleased to announce the award of $9.2 million in grant funding to six research projects under the Livestock Enteric Methane [Read More …]

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CDFA Secretary Disqualifies STOP QIP Petition

December 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

On December 16, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross released a decision regarding a petition submitted by STOP QIP, which seeks a referendum to terminate the Quota Implementation Plan. In her written decision, the Secretary states, “…I am [Read More …]

CDFA Awards $9.2M To Innovate Research Projects Seeking To Reduce Livestock Enteric Methane Emission

December 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) is pleased to announce the award of $9.2 million in grant funding to six research projects under the Livestock Enteric Methane [Read More …]

CDFA Awards More Than $19 Million In Grants To Support Greenhouse Gas Reductions At Dairies

December 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Digester Research and Development Program projects are expected to reduce over 2.45 million MTCO2e per year, equivalent to removing more than 545,000 cars from the road CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) [Read More …]

CDFA Receives $38 Million From USDA For Resilient Food Systems Projects And Is Now Accepting Grant Proposals

December 18, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA has received $38 million from the USDA for the new Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). The program will provide grants to support the middle of the supply chain — processing, aggregation, and/or distribution activities [Read More …]

CDFA helps California dairy farmers generate renewable energy from waste — from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources via Morning Ag Clips

November 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

California ranks number one in the nation for dairy production, with 1,100 to 1,200 dairy farms, each with an average of 1,436 cows, mostly concentrated in Tulare County in the San Joaquin Valley. A major [Read More …]

Global Production Trends, San Joaquin Valley Land Transitions And Labor Collaborations To Be Discussed

November 6, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

November 7th State Board Of Food And Agriculture The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss economic trends in the agricultural sector, global food production and emerging issues related to land transitions at [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting Pre-proposals For 2024 Fertilizer Research And Education Program Grant Cycle

November 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is now accepting pre-proposals for the 2024 grant cycle. FREP’s competitive grant program funds proposals that advance fertilization and irrigation practices [Read More …]

Unveiling CDFA’s Strategic Plan Update for 2025-2030

May 5 in Modesto: Public Hearing Related to Petition to Terminate the Quota Implementation Plan

CDFA Awards $1.1M For Research and Education

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board

CDFA Awards Funding For 2024 CALAGPLATE Grant Program

Formal CDFA Hearing Held on QIP Change Proposal

California Milk Advisory Board Welcomes Lizzie Werber as Senior Marketing Manager

Center to Host “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar on Aug. 9 to Share the Read on Feed Markets

CDFA Accepting Grant Applications for Dairy and Livestock Methane Reduction Programs

CDFA Accepting Grant Applications For Dairy and Livestock Methane Reduction Programs

Pesticide use continues to decline in California, new data confirms – Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR)

CDFA’s Inspection Services Division welcomes summer intern and congratulates her for California Women for Agriculture scholarship

State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Local Economic Development Initiatives

Supporting Mental Health in Agriculture: Resources for Farmers, Ranchers, and Farmworkers

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross kicks off the State of the Science Summit: Feed Strategies to Reduce Livestock Methane

CDFA and Vietnam sign Memorandum of Understanding on trade, climate and research collaboration

CDFA recognizes National Farmworker Awareness Week – March 25 – 31

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

State Board of Food and Agriculture To Discuss Clean Energy and Climate Resilience At Its Upcoming Meeting On March 5th

Water Rights Annual Water Use Reports Due Now

National Milk Day — honoring 100 years of the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance

CDFA Awards $9.2M to Projects Seeking to Reduce Livestock Enteric Methane Emission

CDFA Secretary Disqualifies STOP QIP Petition

CDFA Awards $9.2M To Innovate Research Projects Seeking To Reduce Livestock Enteric Methane Emission

CDFA Awards More Than $19 Million In Grants To Support Greenhouse Gas Reductions At Dairies

CDFA Receives $38 Million From USDA For Resilient Food Systems Projects And Is Now Accepting Grant Proposals

CDFA helps California dairy farmers generate renewable energy from waste — from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources via Morning Ag Clips

Global Production Trends, San Joaquin Valley Land Transitions And Labor Collaborations To Be Discussed

CDFA Accepting Pre-proposals For 2024 Fertilizer Research And Education Program Grant Cycle

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