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Positive step for feeding expanding world population – UC Riverside scientists decode DNA of black-eyed peas

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

By Jules Bernstein, UCR UC Riverside scientists have decoded the genome of black-eyed peas, offering hope for feeding Earth’s expanding population, especially as the climate changes.  Understanding the genes responsible for the peas’ drought and heat tolerance eventually could help … Continue reading →

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New vegetable variety caulilini on market – from the Salinas Californian

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

By Kate Cimini Salinas-based company Mann Packing has introduced a new vegetable to the U.S. market, debuting a 10-ounce packet of caulilini florets in Chicago, at the United Fresh Produce Association’s 2019 Convention & Expo . Previously only sold wholesale to … Continue reading →

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#CDFACentennial – Centennial Reflections video series with Victor Velez

Posted on July 8, 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 video … Continue reading →

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CDFA joins with DPR for tour of Asian Citrus Psyllid/Huanglongbing response projects

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt and Department of Pesticide Regulation acting director Val Dolcini recently traveled to Riverside County to join a tour of several projects being utilized in the Asian citrus psyllid/huanglongbing eradication program, with an emphasis on integrated … Continue reading →

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Virulent Newcastle Disease update

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

Statement from California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones Thanks to cooperation from Southern California residents in very difficult circumstances, and a tremendous commitment from emergency response teams, the joint CDFA/USDA Virulent Newcastle Disease Project has found no new positive detections … Continue reading →

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#CDFACentennial – Centennial Reflections video series with Roger Spencer

Posted on July 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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A California farmer goes in search of a successor – from the Daily Democrat

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

By Julia Mitric As a generation of farmers in California enters retirement age, these growers and ranchers face difficult choices about what to do with their farms and how to support themselves as they age. There is no “cookie-cutter formula” … Continue reading →

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CDFA leadership: Governor announces appointments

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

Secretary Karen Ross with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) was very pleased this afternoon with Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement that he has confirmed the appointments of current CDFA Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt and CDFA Deputy Secretary Rachael O’Brien. Secretary Ross also … Continue reading →

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CDFA Secretary Karen Ross honored as “Agriculturalist of the Year” at State Fair Gala

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross was formally honored as the 2019 Agriculturalist of the Year last night at the annual State Fair Gala at the Cal Expo fairgrounds in Sacramento. The gala also includes an auction that benefits the youth scholarship … Continue reading →

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Best of Show: California’s finest wine, beer, cheese and olive oil recognized at State Capitol

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Office of Public Affairs

It’s fair season! With the State Fair coming up July 12-28, judges have been busy tasting and testing some of California’s finest agricultural products for the coveted annual “Best of Show” awards. CDFA Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt joined in the festivities on the … Continue reading →

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