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Preliminary Grape Crush Report: Declines in crush numbers, prices tell the story of the 2025 crop

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

While not surprising based on news reports about declining global demand for wine, declines in grape crush tonnage and price data for the 2025 crop year are a painful confirmation of trends that growers, processors and other stakeholders in California’s … Continue reading →

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DWR report details advancements toward groundwater sustainability

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released the final version of California’s Groundwater: Bulletin 118 – Update 2025, the State’s official and most comprehensive report of groundwater monitoring, conditions, and management across California. The report builds upon the previous update … Continue reading →

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Governor Newsom announces more than $23 million to increase access to farm-fresh food for CalFresh, WIC, and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program recipients

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

News Release – Office of Governor Newsom What you need to know: California is investing $23 million to help connect California grown fresh food to Californians who qualify for CalFresh, WIC, and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs. Governor Newsom today announced … Continue reading →

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CDFA connects California businesses with global buyers

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

As the nation’s leading agricultural producer and exporter, California offers a diverse range of healthy, sustainable, and high-quality foods to the global marketplace. Working collaboratively with trade partners throughout the state, CDFA is supporting a number of programs and events … Continue reading →

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Food Safety: FDA releases initial findings of 5-year CA Central Coast environmental study, highlighting benefits of government and industry collaboration

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

The California agriculture industry continues to demonstrate that science and partnerships are the cornerstones of advancing food safety. In April 2021, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross called for industry participation to help solve recurring food safety incidents. This action followed a number … Continue reading →

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Horticulture Census: California leads national sales with $3.07 billion

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently released the 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties report, the only source of detailed production and sales data for floriculture, nursery, and specialty crops for the entire United States. Horticulture production … Continue reading →

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Celebrating National Weights and Measures Week: March 1-7, 2026

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

CDFA and its Division of Measurement Standards proudly celebrate National Weights and Measures Week, observed March 1–7, 2026. Each year, the first week of March commemorates the signing of the nation’s first weights and measures law by President John Adams … Continue reading →

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Video Series on Roof Rat Damage in Orchards: What Growers Need to Know

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Focusing on solutions for growers for Invasive Species Awareness Week, February 23-27 Orchard systems across California—particularly nut orchards in the southern San Joaquin Valley—have seen a significant rise in roof rat activity in recent years. While roof rats are a … Continue reading →

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IPM Achievement Award from DPR recognizes success of Medfly Preventive Release Program

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

“For preventing the establishment of an invasive species through safer, more sustainable practices that reduce pesticide use and demonstrate significant economic benefit in California” Medfly Preventive Release Program Director Ian Walters with CDFA’s Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services Division … Continue reading →

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USDA announces aid for specialty crop farmers

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Office of Public Affairs

Specialty Crops Acreage Reporting Deadline is March 13 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $1 billion in Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) Program assistance for specialty crops and sugar – commodities not covered through the previously announced … Continue reading →

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