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Know Your Pests: Oriental Fruit Fly

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Oriental Fruit Fly As part of our “Know Your Pests” series leading up to California’s Invasive Species Council summit on October 1-2 in Sacramento, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is highlighting invasive pests and plant diseases that … Continue reading →

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Know Your Pests: Japanese Beetle

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Japanese Beetle As part of our “Know Your Pests” series leading up to California’s Invasive Species Council summit on October 1-2 in Sacramento, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is highlighting invasive pests that Californians should know how … Continue reading →

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How 30 Years of Prevention Cut California Medfly Infestations by Over 90%

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Celebrating Three Decades of CDFA’s Medfly Preventive Release Program This year marks the 30th anniversary of California’s Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) Preventive Release Program (PRP), a landmark pest prevention effort that helps protect agriculture, natural resources and urban food production … Continue reading →

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Update: New World Screwworm detected in Texas, New Mexico; California remains clear 

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Jay Van Rein, CDFA Office of Public Affairs

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that the New World Screwworm – an invasive, destructive parasite – has been detected in Texas and New Mexico, marking the the pest’s first incursion into the United States since it was successfully eradicated in the … 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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Guard your Green: Invasive Plant Pests Threaten Your Community’s Trees and Gardens

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Office of Public Affairs

USDA Proclaims April 2024 as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month Our partners at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have proclaimed April 2024 as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. During this month, we are encouraging everyone—whether … Continue reading →

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Invasive Species Webinar: “Defending the Golden State”

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Office of Public Affairs

Secretary Ross featured in webinar panel on invasive species and California’s collaborative efforts to reduce their impacts In recognition of Invasive Species Action Week (June 3-11), CDFA Secretary Karen Ross joined a stellar panel of invasive species experts in government, … Continue reading →

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CDFA Border Stations helping to prevent risk of invasive mussel infestation during boating season

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Office of Public Affairs

Once again, CDFA is partnering with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California State Parks, and the Department of Water Resources to help prevent invasive quagga and zebra mussels from entering California. Staff at CDFA Border Inspection Stations are … Continue reading →

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Tree Nut Growers: 2021 Navel Orangeworm Survey has begun

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services Division is releasing the 2021 Navel Orangeworm Program Survey to growers. The survey addresses the development of new tools to detect and control navel orangeworm in tree … Continue reading →

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2019 in Review: Protecting Crops, Animals and More from Pests and Diseases

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Office of Public Affairs
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