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CDFA connects California businesses with global buyers

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

As the nation’s leading agricultural producer and exporter, California offers a diverse range of healthy, sustainable, and high-quality foods to the global marketplace. Working collaboratively with trade partners throughout the state, CDFA is supporting a number of programs and events … Continue reading →

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Food Safety: FDA releases initial findings of 5-year CA Central Coast environmental study, highlighting benefits of government and industry collaboration

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

The California agriculture industry continues to demonstrate that science and partnerships are the cornerstones of advancing food safety. In April 2021, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross called for industry participation to help solve recurring food safety incidents. This action followed a number … Continue reading →

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Horticulture Census: California leads national sales with $3.07 billion

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently released the 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties report, the only source of detailed production and sales data for floriculture, nursery, and specialty crops for the entire United States. Horticulture production … Continue reading →

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Celebrating National Weights and Measures Week: March 1-7, 2026

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA and its Division of Measurement Standards proudly celebrate National Weights and Measures Week, observed March 1–7, 2026. Each year, the first week of March commemorates the signing of the nation’s first weights and measures law by President John Adams … Continue reading →

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Video Series on Roof Rat Damage in Orchards: What Growers Need to Know

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Focusing on solutions for growers for Invasive Species Awareness Week, February 23-27 Orchard systems across California—particularly nut orchards in the southern San Joaquin Valley—have seen a significant rise in roof rat activity in recent years. While roof rats are a … Continue reading →

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IPM Achievement Award from DPR recognizes success of Medfly Preventive Release Program

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

“For preventing the establishment of an invasive species through safer, more sustainable practices that reduce pesticide use and demonstrate significant economic benefit in California” Medfly Preventive Release Program Director Ian Walters with CDFA’s Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services Division … Continue reading →

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USDA announces aid for specialty crop farmers

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Specialty Crops Acreage Reporting Deadline is March 13 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $1 billion in Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) Program assistance for specialty crops and sugar – commodities not covered through the previously announced … Continue reading →

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CDFA Supports Spay and Neuter Awareness Month 

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month! Whether you’re a proud pet parent or just a fan of four-legged friends, this is a great time of year to  focus on the wellbeing of these beloved animals.  This month, CDFA is highlighting the Pet Lovers Spay and Neuter Grant Program, which helps keep California’s pet … Continue reading →

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World Ag Expo February 10-12: It’s Show Time!

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross joined industry and community leaders for the official opening of the 2026 World Ag Expo in Tulare today, followed by an on-site meeting of the State Board of Food and Agriculture on Ag Tech and … Continue reading →

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New Report: “CDFA’s Contributions to California’s Agricultural Excellence”

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

By Karen Ross, SecretaryCalifornia Department of Food and Agriculture We work hard to make California a better place to live because of what we grow and how we grow it. At the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), we … Continue reading →

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