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Virulent Newcastle Disease detected in Arizona

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

Announcement by the USDA The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of virulent Newcastle disease (VND) in a small flock of pet chickens in Coconino County, Arizona. This is the … Continue reading →

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Farmers look to adapt to climate change – from Bakersfield.com

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

By John Cox Delano citrus grower Matt Fisher prefers not to use the term “climate change,” and doesn’t like debating the topic, but he’s thought a lot about how to deal with it. He has invested in highly efficient drip-irrigation … Continue reading →

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USDA introduces new features to help with H2A applications and loan details

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

The USDA has launched two new features on farmers.gov to help customers manage their farm loans and navigate the application process for H2A visas. Navigating the H-2A Visa Process: Focused on education and smaller owner-operators, this farmers.gov H-2A Phase I … Continue reading →

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CARB announces extension for Tractor and Mobile Equipment Survey

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

Announcement from the California Air Resources Board The California Air Resources Board (CARB), with the support of the California agricultural community, has extended the deadline for participation in the 2019 agricultural equipment survey. The survey, which is offered for anonymous … Continue reading →

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Don’t Pack a Pest – April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

The USDA has declared April to be “Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month,” during a critical time of year when damaging invasive species emerge and can be easily spread in outdoor items that people pack and move, such as … Continue reading →

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#CDFACentennial – Centennial Reflections video series with Dr. Annette Jones

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is celebrating its 100th anniversary as a state agency in 2019. Throughout the year this blog will feature a number of items to commemorate this milestone. Today we continue with the Centennial Reflections … Continue reading →

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CDFA official heads National Egg Regulatory Officials (NERO) organization

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Jay Van Rein, CDFA Office of Public Affairs

CDFA Egg Safety and Quality Manager Tony Herrera has been elected president of the National Egg Regulatory Officials organization (NERO). This is his second time serving as president of NERO. Herrera’s responsibilities at CDFA include planning, directing, managing and overseeing … Continue reading →

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#CDFACentennial – Centennial Reflections video series with Pat Minyard

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is celebrating its 100th anniversary as a state agency in 2019. Throughout the year this blog will feature a number of items to commemorate this milestone. Today we continue with the Centennial Reflections … Continue reading →

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California Climate Investments – CDFA part of $1.4 billion program in 2018

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

A new report details how cap-and-trade investments are reducing climate-changing emissions while pumping money into local economies and improving public health and the environment across the state — especially in disadvantaged and low-income communities. Nearly $1.4 billion in new funding last year … Continue reading →

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Swiss scientists played music to cheese as it aged – from Smithsonian.com

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

The creation of good cheese involves a complex dance between milk and bacteria. In a quite literal sense, playing the right tune while this dance unfolds changes the final product’s taste, a new study shows. Denis Balibouse and Cecile Mantovani … Continue reading →

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