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CDFA Secretary Karen Ross joins Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue to conclude the 2026 Salinas Biological Summit. (Inset) Secretary Ross accepts<\/em><\/em> a resolution from Mayor Donohue for her work in advancing biological alternatives to traditional chemicals in agriculture. \u00a0<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and CDFA staff attended the 2026 Salinas Biological Summit in Salinas June 23-24, joining attendees from around the world to discuss the transition of agriculture from traditional chemicals to biological alternatives, such as for pest management and fertilizing materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In her opening remarks, Secretary Ross welcomed participants and highlighted the power of partnerships and shared purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis summit is about people coming together to make things happen for the good of others,\u201d Secretary Ross said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the summit, Secretary Ross met with delegations from the United Kingdom and Brazil. California State Board of Food and Agriculture President Don Cameron moderated a discussion on California\u2019s approach to sustainable pest management. CDFA Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program Manager Nick Young discussed the evolving biostimulant landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To conclude the event, Secretary Ross joined Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue for a fireside chat discussing the past, present and vision for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cClimate change is increasing pest and disease pressure on agriculture worldwide with limited resources registered to counter it,\u201d Secretary Ross said. \u201cCalifornia agriculture is known for quality and innovation at scale.\u00a0The Salinas Biological Summit has grown to global significance in response to the growing interest of California growers to integrate biological solutions into plant and soil health management. This is the next chapter of agricultural resilience.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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