CDFA

New Dairy and Livestock Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program – Proposals Now Being Accepted

September 13, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA is now accepting proposals for its new 2023 Livestock Enteric Methane Emission Reduction Research Program, until November 1 at 5 P.M. PT. Enteric methane emissions are greenhouse gases (GHGs) produced by fermentation in the stomachs [Read More …]

CDFA Suspends Quota Administration Fee for One Year

August 15, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) yesterday announced a one-year suspension of the Quota Program administration assessment, effective September 1, 2023. An excerpt of the notice letter from Kathy Diaz-Cretu, Director of the [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting New Management Practice Proposals For Alternative Manure Management, Dairy Digester Research, Development Program Tools

August 15, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) is now accepting proposals for innovative manure management practices to be included in its Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) and Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP) Benefits Calculator Tools. Recognizing the critical role [Read More …]

Late August deadline for grant applications for CDFA manure management programs

August 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation is currently accepting grant applications from commercial dairies and livestock operations for manure management projects. Individual grant applicants can receive up to $2.85 million in awards per project. The awards [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Awards For Water Efficiency Technical Assistance Program

August 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation is pleased to announce $7.4 million in grants to organizations to provide technical assistance to help farmers and ranchers use water more [Read More …]

State Board Of Food And Agriculture To Discuss Beginning Farmer And Rancher Programs At Upcoming Meeting On August 1

August 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, August 1st. The meeting will be held from 10:00a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies On Livestock Identification Advisory Board

July 18, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Bureau of Livestock Identification is announcing vacancies on the Livestock Identification Advisory Board (LIAB). According to Food and Agriculture Code 20469, the LIAB makes recommendations to the Secretary [Read More …]

CDFA Seeks Public Comments On Program Priorities For New Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program

July 18, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comments on priorities being developed for the new Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program. In recent years we have seen that external events (such as [Read More …]

USDA Reminds Agricultural Producers of July 14 Deadline to Apply for Pandemic and Natural Disaster Revenue Loss Programs

July 11, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers of the July 14 deadline to apply for both the Emergency Relief Program (ERP)Phase Two and the Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP). These revenue-based programs help [Read More …]

CDFA accepting pre-proposals for new dairy and livestock Enteric Methane Emission Reduction Research Program

July 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting pre-proposals for the new 2023 Livestock Enteric Methane Emission Reduction Research Program (LEMER-RP) until 5 p.m. PT August 7. Enteric methane emissions are greenhouse [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies On Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board

July 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces three vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board. The board advises the CDFA secretary on CDFA’s Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program (FMIP), which ensures fertilizing materials are [Read More …]

CDFA Now Accepting Grant Applications For Dairy And Livestock Methane Reduction Programs

June 30, 2023 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 …]

Rural Energy Improvements — USDA offering grants and loans for eligible projects, including drought recovery

June 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Application window opens June 30 Rural Energy for American Program (REAP) funds from the USDA can be used to help those impacted by California’s drought. Projects to assist with irrigation, such as energy efficient [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies On The Cattle Health Advisory Task Force

June 23, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture, Animal Health and Food Safety Services is announcing multiple vacancies on the Cattle Health Advisory Task Force. Food and Agricultural Code Section 10610 provides for the establishment of [Read More …]

CDFA Awards $4.1 Million For Climate-Smart Dairy And Livestock Research Projects

June 9, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) today announced the award of $4.1 million in grant funding to three research projects as part of the California Livestock Methane Measurement, Mitigation, and Thriving Environments Research Grant [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting Public Comments On Draft Guidelines For Dairy Methane Reduction Incentive Programs

May 16, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) is accepting public comments on its draft Request for Grant Applications (RGAs) for the 2023 Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP), 2023 Dairy Digester Research and Development Program [Read More …]

CDFA looks ahead following US Supreme Court decision upholding Proposition 12 animal confinement initiative

May 16, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The US Supreme Court has upheld California’s Proposition 12, an animal confinement initiative approved by voters in 2018 and subsequently challenged. Californians voted to adopt Proposition 12 by an overwhelming margin (63%-37%), which established minimum [Read More …]

CDFA’s Dr. Stephen Beam steps down after 10 years as chair of National Conference on International Milk Shipments

May 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA’s branch chief for Milk and Dairy Food Safety, Dr. Stephen Beam, stepped down this month after a 10-year term as chair of the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments (NCIMS), a body of government and private [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Awards For $12.8 Million For The California Underserved And Small Producer Grant Program

April 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

For The California Underserved And Small Producer Grant Program The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Office of Farm Equity announces that it is awarding $12.8 million in grants to 14 projects throughout the [Read More …]

Denmark – Changing a Carbon Footprint to a Handprint for Climate Sustainability

April 18, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Secretary Ross is leading a climate and trade delegation to Denmark and the Netherlands to focus on building partnerships for California. As the EU moves forward on an ambitious green transition, Denmark is a leading [Read More …]

Moving cows out of harm’s way due to flood risks

April 13, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

CDFA working with dairy farmers, ranchers and government partners to help relocate cows and keep milk flowing. While California’s boon of rain and snow this year is a much-needed respite from drought as well a [Read More …]

CDFA and State Board of Food and Agriculture launch Ag Vision for the Next Decade

April 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the California State Board of Food and Agriculture are announcing a bold plan for the future: Ag Vision for the Next Decade. Ag Vision centers on growing [Read More …]

CDFA leadership attends ribbon cutting for renewable energy project at organic waste recycling center

March 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA leadership attended a ribbon cutting this month to mark the activation of a large solar energy system at the Denali Imperial Western Products (IWP) facility in Coachella. Partly funded by a grant from the [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting Applications For Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program

March 24, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces that the request for applications (RFA) is open for the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program. Applications must be submitted via CDFA’s new [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board

March 17, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces one vacancy 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 releases annual ag stats report

March 16, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The annual California Agricultural Statistics Review has been released and is available on the following webpage: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/Statistics/. This publication provides comprehensive data and information on California’s diverse agricultural economy for the 2021 crop year, including agricultural [Read More …]

CDFA Releases Manure Recycling and Innovative Products Task Force Report

March 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Report documents multiple approaches to help California reach climate goals The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has released the final report from the Manure Recycling and Innovative Products Task Force (MRIP). CDFA convened the task force [Read More …]

Governor Newsom Signs Order to Build Water Resilience Amid Climate-Driven Extreme Weather

February 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order to protect the state’s water supplies from the impacts of climate-driven extremes in weather. After years of prolonged drought, recent storms resulted in the wettest three-week period [Read More …]

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Farmers and Livestock Producers in California Impacted by Floods

February 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

California agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the recent floods throughout the state. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover. Impacted producers [Read More …]

USDA offers additional assistance to dairy farmers

January 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The USDA today announced the details of additional assistance for dairy producers, including a second round of payments through the Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program (PMVAP) and a new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP). [Read More …]

New Dairy and Livestock Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program – Proposals Now Being Accepted

CDFA Suspends Quota Administration Fee for One Year

CDFA Accepting New Management Practice Proposals For Alternative Manure Management, Dairy Digester Research, Development Program Tools

Late August deadline for grant applications for CDFA manure management programs

CDFA Announces Awards For Water Efficiency Technical Assistance Program

State Board Of Food And Agriculture To Discuss Beginning Farmer And Rancher Programs At Upcoming Meeting On August 1

CDFA Announces Vacancies On Livestock Identification Advisory Board

CDFA Seeks Public Comments On Program Priorities For New Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program

USDA Reminds Agricultural Producers of July 14 Deadline to Apply for Pandemic and Natural Disaster Revenue Loss Programs

CDFA accepting pre-proposals for new dairy and livestock Enteric Methane Emission Reduction Research Program

CDFA Announces Vacancies On Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board

CDFA Now Accepting Grant Applications For Dairy And Livestock Methane Reduction Programs

Rural Energy Improvements — USDA offering grants and loans for eligible projects, including drought recovery

CDFA Announces Vacancies On The Cattle Health Advisory Task Force

CDFA Awards $4.1 Million For Climate-Smart Dairy And Livestock Research Projects

CDFA Accepting Public Comments On Draft Guidelines For Dairy Methane Reduction Incentive Programs

CDFA looks ahead following US Supreme Court decision upholding Proposition 12 animal confinement initiative

CDFA’s Dr. Stephen Beam steps down after 10 years as chair of National Conference on International Milk Shipments

CDFA Announces Awards For $12.8 Million For The California Underserved And Small Producer Grant Program

Denmark – Changing a Carbon Footprint to a Handprint for Climate Sustainability

Moving cows out of harm’s way due to flood risks

CDFA and State Board of Food and Agriculture launch Ag Vision for the Next Decade

CDFA leadership attends ribbon cutting for renewable energy project at organic waste recycling center

CDFA Accepting Applications For Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board

CDFA releases annual ag stats report

CDFA Releases Manure Recycling and Innovative Products Task Force Report

Governor Newsom Signs Order to Build Water Resilience Amid Climate-Driven Extreme Weather

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Farmers and Livestock Producers in California Impacted by Floods

USDA offers additional assistance to dairy farmers

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