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California provides Congress with 2018 Farm Bill recommendations

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

California has submitted recommendations to Congress for the 2018 Farm Bill, to inform upcoming deliberations by members of the House and Senate Agricultural Committees. California’s recommendations focus on robust funding for food and nutrition programs; protection and enhancement of conservation … Continue reading →

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Watch plants during eclipse – From the Clemson Newsstand

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

CLEMSON — Clemson University researchers say the public can help collect scientific information about the effect of Monday’s eclipse on plants for future generations. This will be the first time since 1918 a total eclipse will cross the entire United States. Douglas Bielenberg, a … Continue reading →

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Statement by CDFA Secretary Karen Ross on Naming Nick Condos Interim Director of the state’s Citrus Disease and Pest Prevention Program

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture

I am pleased to announce that Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services director Nick Condos has been assigned to lead the department’s Citrus Disease and Pest Prevention Program, as its interim director. During his 23 years with CDFA, Nick has … Continue reading →

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Legislation would curb food waste – from Morning Ag Clips

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) have introduced H.R. 3444, the Food Recovery Act, comprehensive bicameral legislation to reduce food waste in stores and restaurants, schools and institutions, on farms, and in American … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross honored by Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement as organization reaches 10-year mark

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

From an LGMA News Release: The California leafy greens community met in Salinas last week to recognize those responsible for creating the unique public-private partnership formed ten years ago under the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA). “It’s not often … Continue reading →

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Real California Cheese cleans-up at national awards competition – from Morning Ag Clips

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

Cow’s milk processors displaying the Real California Cheese and/or Milk seals brought home 22 awards from the 2017 annual cheese competition held by the American Cheese Society (ACS), July 26-29, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. The American Cheese Society recognizes the … Continue reading →

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The benefits of local and regional food systems – from Politico

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

The Federal Reserve and USDA have unveiled a new report to showcase how local and regional food systems can help the economies of rural and urban communities, as well as increase access to healthier food and create a more productive … Continue reading →

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Healthy Soils the focus of California State Board of Food and Agriculture

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs
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Apps for Ag Hackathon winner uses artificial intelligence to diagnose plant problems – from the UC’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

Sreejumon Kundilepurayil, left, and Vidya Kannoly and their Dr. Green app took first place in the Apps for Ag hackathon. Dr. Green uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to quickly advise growers how to treat ailing plants.   For 48 … Continue reading →

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CDFA joins California farmers in observance of National Farmers’ Market Week

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

The USDA has proclaimed Aug. 6-13 to be National Farmers Market Week. This is the eighteenth year the USDA has supported local producers by encouraging families to meet and buy from farmers at local farmers markets. The proclamation notes that farmers … Continue reading →

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