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Parcel inspection dog “Cosmo” sniffs out Citrus Canker, keeps it out of California

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

Learn more about the California Dog Teams.

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Secretary Ross welcomes delegation from Mexico, stresses importance of ag in achieving climate change goals

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

California Department of Food And Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross addressed a delegation of Cochran fellows from the United Mexican States this morning at CDFA headquarters in Sacramento. Ross spoke on the importance of bolstering the relationship between Mexico and California … Continue reading →

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Arrrrr – Pirates may be responsible for U.S. rejection of the metric system – from the New York Post

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Lauren Tousignant The United States could be using the metric system — the universal system of measurement that every industrialized nation uses except the U.S. — if it wasn’t for a bunch of pirates 224 years ago. French philosophers … Continue reading →

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Secretary Ross kicks-off annual State Employees Food Drive

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA secretary Karen Ross today visited Sacramento’s Capitol Mall Farmers’ Market to kickoff the annual State Employees Food Drive. Consumers were welcome to purchase fruits and vegetables and donate them to the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Secretary Ross is chair … Continue reading →

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California continues to lead in certified organic farms, acres, sales

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

California, with $2.9 billion in certified organic sales, continued to lead the nation in certified sales, accounting for 38 percent of the U.S. total in 2016. It also had the largest share of certified organic acres and farms. Three states … Continue reading →

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Kern County lands top spot in Ag Production for first time – from the Fresno Bee

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Robert Rodriguez Lousy milk prices spoiled Tulare County’s chances of holding on to its title as the state’s No.1 agriculture county. Marilyn Kinoshita, Tulare County agricultural commissioner, delivered the bad news to the Board of Supervisors Tuesday. The county’s total … Continue reading →

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A reminder to leave invasive species behind

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA joins the USDA in reminding all travelers this fall to make sure they’re not carrying invasive species with them. Destructive pests may tag along for the ride and, undetected, begin to infest regions where natural defenses don’t exist. US … Continue reading →

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A look at a grocery store of the future – from FastCompany.com

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Adele Peters In Shanghai, a prototype of a new 24-hour convenience store has no staff, no registers, and the whole thing is on wheels, designed to eventually drive itself to a warehouse to restock, or to a customer to … Continue reading →

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Kern County makes a run at top Ag producer in California – from the Fresno Bee

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Robert Rodriguez Can Kern County, home of Buck Owens, oil wells and tumbleweeds, dethrone Tulare County as the No. 1 agriculture county in the state, and possibly the nation? It could happen. And if it does, it will be … Continue reading →

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California Citrus Outpaces Florida But Risk From Bacterial Disease Remains – Capital Public Radio

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Office of Public Affairs

By Julia Mitric The Asian citrus psyllid spreads the deadly bacterial disease known as huanglongbing to citrus trees. That disease cut Florida’s citrus crop in half over the past decade according to Bob Blakely with industry group California Citrus Mutual. … Continue reading →

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