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Cow-powered BMW’s and first fuel cell dairy digester project in nation thanks to California dairy partnership with bioenergy firms and CDFA

CDFA secretary Karen Ross (second from left in photo) joined in the applause last week following the ribbon cutting for the first fuel cell dairy digester project in the nation at Bar 20 Dairy in Fresno County. Methane from the … Continue reading

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Secretary Ross @COP26

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Secretary Ross — On to Scotland for COP26!

By CDFA Secretary Karen Ross I am grateful for the opportunity to join California’s delegation in Scotland for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) from November 9th through the 12th. The conference presents an opportunity to meet with … Continue reading

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Secretary Ross thanks fair executives for their service to local communities and the state

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Spreading the word about cover crops

From Morning Ag Clips Cover crops, typically planted in early fall, deliver a host of agricultural and conservation benefits. But many growers have gone away from planting them due to technical challenges and extra costs associated with the practice. In … Continue reading

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Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate launched at COP26

From a USDA News Release The United States and United Arab Emirates have officially launched the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate), alongside 31 countries and more than 48 non-government partners. In remarks at the World Leaders Summit … Continue reading

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CDFA Welcomes Undersecretary Christine Birdsong

Surrounded by her family on the south steps of the California Capitol this morning, Christine Birdsong was sworn in as Undersecretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture by Secretary Karen Ross. Birdsong has been Senior Vice President, General Counsel  … Continue reading

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Secretary Ross discusses support for the USDA’s Hungry Pests and Plant Health Champions programs

The USDA is profiling its Hungry Pests program this fall and in this video CDFA Secretary Karen Ross shares California’s support for the program as well as CDFA’s commitment to protect the state’s crops and natural resources from invasive species, … Continue reading

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Oldest beekeeper in LA explains how drought affects bees — from Spectrum 1 News

By Nathalie Basha At 97 years old, Victor Jaramillo is said to be the oldest beekeeper in Los Angeles. He is known in El Sereno as the “honey man” because he’s been selling jars of honey from his hives that … Continue reading

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Governor Newsom signs executive order to help tackle supply chain issues

Formalizes state agencies’ partnership with the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to address state, national and global supply chain challenges Directs state agencies to develop longer-term proposals that support port operations and goods movement for consideration in the January 10 Governor’s Budget … Continue reading

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