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CA: Producer Review Board Recommends Increased QIP Assessment

May 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In a meeting on May 7, the Producer Review Board voted to recommend to CDFA Secretary Karen Ross a higher assessment for the California Quota program. The board accepted a staff recommendation that effective June [Read More …]

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Small Business Administration makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available to Ag businesses

May 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

From a Small Business Administration news release U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today that agricultural businesses are now eligible for SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance programs. SBA’s EIDL [Read More …]

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture To Hold Discussion With Agricultural Members

May 5, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will hold a discussion with agricultural members of the Governor’s Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery at its upcoming webinar meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. [Read More …]

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Governor Newsom announces of expansion of Farm to Family Program and new initiatives to combat food insecurity

May 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Governor Gavin Newsom announced new initiatives to help Californians put healthy food on the table while also supporting the farm industry, which has been devastated by COVID-19. The Governor unveiled $3.64 million in new funding [Read More …]

California agricultural commissioners maintain services during pandemic

March 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

With a statewide directive now in place for California residents to remain at home to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus and the illness it causes—COVID-19—and with agriculture considered a “critical infrastructure industry” by [Read More …]

CDFA Extends Application Period For Methane Reduction Program Incentive Grants

March 26, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Due to recent events with COVID-19, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has extended the acceptance period for applications from dairy and livestock operators for its Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP) [Read More …]

Two California Meetings Delayed

March 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

DELAYED – TBD – CDFA public hearing on Chapter 3.5 Referendum, Visalia DELAYED – July 31 – Opening hearing for Stop QIP’s lawsuit against CDFA, Sacramento

CDFA scientist: California moving towards less methane by 2030

March 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farmers and ranchers in California know that their Golden State is more than palm trees and beaches. It is the largest dairy producing state in the nation, and based on 2017 data, California housed 1.7 [Read More …]

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California and USDA work together to provide meals to children from low-income families amid coronavirus outbreak

March 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a request from California to allow meal service during school closures to minimize potential exposure to the coronavirus. These meals are available at no cost to low-income [Read More …]

California Ag Day 2020 Cencelled

March 12, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In accordance with a recommendation from public health officials that large public gatherings be canceled or postponed to help slow the spread of COVID-19, CDFA is canceling Ag Day 2020, which was scheduled for March [Read More …]

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Conversation on farmland and development to occur in conjunction with Ag Day

March 10, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Ag Day 2020 is scheduled for March 18 at the State Capitol Every year, about 50,000 acres of fertile California farmland and ranchland are lost to development. That is why protection advocates will [Read More …]

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CDFA announces grant funding available for healthy soils program

March 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for its Healthy Soils Program (HSP). The program incentivizes implementation and demonstration of on-farm soil health practices that sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gases, [Read More …]

CDFA scientist: California moving towards less methane by 2030

March 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

From the Journal of Nutrient Management Farmers and ranchers in California know that their Golden State is more than palm trees and beaches. It is the largest dairy producing state in the nation, and based [Read More …]

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Ag Leadership Program alums reunite at World Ag Expo to celebrate 50th class

February 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

CDFA Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt joined farmers, ranchers and leaders from throughout California’s agricultural community this morning at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, coming together as alumni of the famed California Agricultural Leadership Foundation [Read More …]

CA: Stop QIP Lawsuit Explained

February 14, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

At the quota meeting held Feb. 11 at World Ag Expo in Tulare, Anja Raudabaugh, CEO of Western United Dairies (WUD), provided this explanation of the Stop QIP lawsuit and petitions The Court has scheduled [Read More …]

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CDFA joins federal and state partners to form On-Farm Compost Work Group

February 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Today, in Santa Ynez, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) met with federal and state agencies and leaders from the region’s agriculture and food production industries to make progress on on-farm composting. Representatives from Central [Read More …]

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California Department of Food and Agriculture announces vacancies on the Industrial Hemp Advisory Board

February 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture‘s (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch is announcing thirteen (13) vacancies on the Industrial Hemp Advisory Board (IHAB). There are currently eleven (11) board members with terms of office expiring [Read More …]

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USDA to gauge financial well-being of California farmers and ranchers

February 10, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is gathering information about farm economics and production practices from farmers and ranchers across California, as the agency conducts the third and final phase of [Read More …]

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CDFA accepting grant applications for dairy methane reduction programs

February 5, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting grant applications for dairy methane reduction programs administered by its Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) and funded by California Climate Investments (CCI). [Read More …]

CDFA announces vacancies on feed inspection board

January 10, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Board makes regulatory and enforcement recommendations to the CDFA secretary The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services (FFLDRS) branch announces three vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Workshops to Assist Dairy Digester Research and Development Program Applications

December 26, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Two public stakeholder workshops are scheduled in January 2020 to assist applicants interested in the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP). The aim of these workshops is to provide more information about the program, [Read More …]

CDFA accepting comments on soil health program

December 24, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Now taking public comments on its draft Request for Grant Applications CDFA is accepting public comments on its draft Request for Grant Applications (RGAs) for the next round of healthy soils funding to be awarded [Read More …]

CDFA accepting comments on dairy methane grants

December 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Currently taking public comments on next round of methane reduction funding CDFA is accepting public comments on its draft Request for Grant Applications (RGAs) for the next round of methane reduction funding to be awarded [Read More …]

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CA: CDFA Awards More Than $220,000 To Support Ag Education Through Cal Ag License Plate Program

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has awarded $220,413 for organizations to enhance agricultural education and leadership opportunities under the 2019 California Special Interest Plate (CalAgPlate) grant program. “We are pleased to provide [Read More …]

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CDFA Accepting Public Comments On Draft Guidelines For Dairy Methane Reduction Climate Smart Agriculture Programs

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

CDFA is accepting public comments on its draft Request for Grant Applications (RGAs) for the next round of methane reduction funding to be awarded through its Climate Smart Agriculture Incentives Programs. These programs include the [Read More …]

CDFA accepting proposals for fertilizer program

December 12, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Fertilizer Research and Education Program accepting proposals for 2020 grant cycle The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is now accepting proposals for the 2020 grant cycle. FREP’s [Read More …]

CDFA announces vacancies on feed board

November 29, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Four vacancies annouced on Commercial Feed Regulatory Program subcommittee The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing four vacancies on the Commercial Feed Regulatory Program’s (CFRP) Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC). TASC reviews and recommends [Read More …]

CDFA Selects 33 Organizations For Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance Funding

November 21, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected 33 organizations for Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance awards, totaling $2.1 million. With these funds, the recipients will provide technical assistance to the applicants and awardees [Read More …]

CDFA hosts informational webpage on wildfire recovery resources for farmers and ranchers

November 6, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Please follow this link to CDFA’s Wildfire Recovery Resources Page

Officials hear update on state’s agricultural future

November 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Board will also hear updates from CDFA’s CalCannabis and Farmer Equity program The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will hear a presentation from the UC Agricultural Issues Center on California’s Agricultural Future and [Read More …]

CA: Producer Review Board Recommends Increased QIP Assessment

Small Business Administration makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available to Ag businesses

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture To Hold Discussion With Agricultural Members

Governor Newsom announces of expansion of Farm to Family Program and new initiatives to combat food insecurity

California agricultural commissioners maintain services during pandemic

CDFA Extends Application Period For Methane Reduction Program Incentive Grants

Two California Meetings Delayed

CDFA scientist: California moving towards less methane by 2030

California and USDA work together to provide meals to children from low-income families amid coronavirus outbreak

California Ag Day 2020 Cencelled

Conversation on farmland and development to occur in conjunction with Ag Day

CDFA announces grant funding available for healthy soils program

CDFA scientist: California moving towards less methane by 2030

Ag Leadership Program alums reunite at World Ag Expo to celebrate 50th class

CA: Stop QIP Lawsuit Explained

CDFA joins federal and state partners to form On-Farm Compost Work Group

California Department of Food and Agriculture announces vacancies on the Industrial Hemp Advisory Board

USDA to gauge financial well-being of California farmers and ranchers

CDFA accepting grant applications for dairy methane reduction programs

CDFA announces vacancies on feed inspection board

CDFA Announces Workshops to Assist Dairy Digester Research and Development Program Applications

CDFA accepting comments on soil health program

CDFA accepting comments on dairy methane grants

CA: CDFA Awards More Than $220,000 To Support Ag Education Through Cal Ag License Plate Program

CDFA Accepting Public Comments On Draft Guidelines For Dairy Methane Reduction Climate Smart Agriculture Programs

CDFA accepting proposals for fertilizer program

CDFA announces vacancies on feed board

CDFA Selects 33 Organizations For Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance Funding

CDFA hosts informational webpage on wildfire recovery resources for farmers and ranchers

Officials hear update on state’s agricultural future

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