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CDFA Introduces New Feature – "How Milk Pricing Works"

SACRAMENTO, October 18, 2012 — Milk and dairy products are the leading commodity group in California agriculture, with a value of more than $7.6 billion in 2011. This level of output establishes California as the largest dairy state in the country and a world leader in production. Due to significant changes in the marketplace in recent years and months, interest in the milk pricing structure in California is increasing....

Schedule Set for 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Workshops

SACRAMENTO, October 11, 2012 — The California Department of Food and Agriculture will be conducting workshops and webinars on the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program competitive solicitation process. All prospective applicants are encouraged to participate. The purpose of the program is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops....

CDFA Announces 20th Annual Fertilizer Research Conference

SACRAMENTO, October 5, 2012 — The California Department of Food and Agriculture will be conducting workshops and webinars on the 2013 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) competitive solicitation process. All prospective applicants are encouraged to participate. The purpose of the program is to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops....

California Agriculture Leads the Nation in Funding for Specialty Crops

SACRAMENTO, October 1, 2012 — The USDA announced funding today for the 2012 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). California received more than $18 million out of the total $55 million awarded nationwide. The SCBGP provides grants to states to enhance the competitiveness of Specialty Crops, which are defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops (including floriculture)....

State Board to Focus on California's Specialty Crop Block Grant Program at October 2nd Meeting

SACRAMENTO, September 25, 2012 — The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss the department's Specialty Crop Block Grant Program at its upcoming meeting on October 2, 2012. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 N Street – Main Auditorium, Sacramento, CA 95814....

CDFA Announces Recall of Raw Milk Products at Organic Pastures of Fresno County

SACRAMENTO, September 6, 2012 — Raw milk, raw skim milk (non-fat) and raw cream produced by Organic Pastures Dairy of Fresno County and with a code date of SEP 13 are the subjects of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones....

State Board to Host Water Meeting in Mendota – Emphasis on Water Quality, Ground Water Management & Water Markets

SACRAMENTO, September 4, 2012 — The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss a variety of water issues at its upcoming meeting on September 11, 2012. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Spreckels Sugar Company facility....

Medfly Infestation Triggers Quarantine in Rancho Cucamonga Area

SACRAMENTO, August 27, 2012 — A quarantine has been declared due to a Mediterranean fruit fly infestation detected in the Rancho Cucamonga area of San Bernardino County. Three adult males and one unmated female were detected in two traps on August 16, 2012....

CDFA Announces Vacancy on the Fertilizer Research & Education Program's Technical Advisory Committee

SACRAMENTO, August 15, 2012 — The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing a vacancy on the Fertilizer Research and Education Program's Technical Advisory Subcommittee. This subcommittee reviews and recommends fertilizer research and education programs to CDFA's Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board....

CDFA to Establish Climate Change Consortium to Help Specialty Crop Growers Plan for Future Impacts

SACRAMENTO, August 2, 2012 — California's specialty crops account for more than half of the nation's fruits, vegetables, and nuts as well as nearly $7 billion dollars of exports worldwide. California's production of diverse specialty crops is threatened by potential climate-related phenomena, including reduced water supplies, increased plant heat stress, decreased chill hours....

California Secretary for Food and Agriculture Hosts Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce

SACRAMENTO, July 23, 2012 — Governor Brown's Secretary for Food and Agriculture, Karen Ross, today hosted a Chinese delegation led by the Vice Minister of China's Ministry of Commerce, Mr. Wang Chao. Secretary Ross and Vice Minister Wang Chao convened members of the Joint Economic Working Group between China and California and discussed collaboration of trade....

State Board to Discuss Agricultural Labor at its Upcoming Meeting on August 7th - Agenda Includes Immigration, Housing and Transportation Issues

SACRAMENTO, July 23, 2012 — The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will address agricultural labor issues at its upcoming meeting on August 7, 2012. The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Country Fairgrounds (Harvest Hall), 2601 East Lake Avenue....

Oriental Fruit Fly Detected in Laguna Beach Area of Orange County

SACRAMENTO, July 9, 2012 — The California Department of Food and Agriculture is preparing for a treatment program for the Oriental fruit fly in the Laguna Beach area of Orange County. Two Oriental fruit flies were detected recently in the community. The treatment program will begin this week and will be carried out over approximately 7.5 square miles surrounding the sites where the insects were trapped....

State Board to Focus on Agricultural Land Preservation at July 10 Meeting

SACRAMENTO, July 5, 2012 — The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss agricultural land preservation and the Williamson Act at its upcoming meeting on July 10, 2012. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 'N' Street - Main Auditorium, Sacramento, CA 95814....

CDFA Announces Recall of Andante Dairy Cheeses

SACRAMENTO, July 3, 2012 — Multiple lots of cheeses made by Andante Dairy in Petaluma, California, are the subject of a recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Whiteford. The quarantine is based on a determination that a lack of proper pasteurization could have allowed dangerous pathogens to survive in the products....

CDFA Announces Recall of Dairy Goddess Chocolate Milk Sold at Farmers' Markets in San Luis Obispo, Clovis

SACRAMENTO, July 2, 2012 — "Cream Top Chocolate Milk" made by Dairy Goddess of Lemoore, California, is the subject of a recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Whiteford. The quarantine order came following the determination that a lack of proper pasteurization could have allowed dangerous pathogens to survive in the milk....

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CDFA TV

European Grapevine Moth 2012 Update

Status report on the efforts being taken to control the European Grapevine Moth(3:34)

HLB Tree Removal in Southern California

Video documentation of California's first ever citrus tree diagnosed with the deadly Huanglongbing disease being removed from a Southern California residence in 2012.(3:12)

AG DAY 2012

California Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross and former Assembly Speaker Willie Brown celebrate Ag Day 2012 on the State Capitol grounds. (1:17)

Buy It Where You Burn It!

Help stop the spread of invasive pests and diseases by not transporting firewood from one region to another. Buy it where you burn it. (:33)

Actual Grease Theft Recording.

This is an actual video recording of inedible kitchen grease theft from a Northern California restaurant’s used grease vat. (02:27)

Forest Pathologist MacKenzie: Dangers of Transporting Invasive Pests in Firewood

Forest Pathologist Martin MacKenzie talks about the danger of transporting invasive pests when moving firewood from one area to another. (2:31)

Reaching Out To Future Farmers

Craig McNamara, President of the California Board of Food and Agriculture, keynote speaker at the Food Day celebration forum held at California State University, Sacramento. (1:45)

Young CA Farmers & Ranchers

CA State Board of Food and Agriculture held a meeting to discuss young farmers and ranchers. The Obama Administration has set a goal of having 100,000 new farmers over the next five years, and the board is committed to doing all it can to help. (3:41)

Red Palm Weevil Pest Threat

A status report on the Red Palm Weevil pest threat to California's beloved and iconic palm trees and the date palm industry. (5:11)

El Picudo Rojo de las Palmeras (Red Palm Weevil)

(Spanish) El picudo rojo de las palmeras ha sido encontrado en California. El picudo rojo de las palmeras es uno de los insectos más dañinos para las palmeras en el mundo. (4:18)

Invasive Species: A Challenge for California

An overview of California's biggest agricultural threat as envisioned by members of the California Invasive Species Advisory Committee. (11:00)

The Role of the Division of Measurement Standards

Kristin Macey, Director of the Division of Measurement Standards, on its mission to preserve the standards of weights & measures, to protect consumers & businesses in commercial transactions. (2:47)

The Role of the Division of Marketing Services

Kevin Masuhara, Director of the Division of Marketing Services, discusses its mission to provide a stable and efficient marketplace for California's many agricultural products. (1:45)

European Grapevine Moth Control & Biology

Learn more about the European grapevine moth in California and the steps being taken to control it. (4:25)

Animal Health and Food Safety Services - Protecting Livestock and Food

Dr. Annette Jones, DVM, Director of Animal Health and Food Safety Services, talks about the mission to protect California's livestock and food products. (2:33)

CDFA Protects: Keep Invasive Species Out - Don't Pack A Pest!

Dr. Robert Leavitt, Director of Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services, talks about the first line of defense in the effort to prevent invasive species from entering California. (3:56)

Detector Dogs Stop Plant Pests

The Nose Knows! Canine inspectors at shipping facilities & airport terminals from Sacramento to San Diego detect undeclared produce & plants in packages, to prevent the introduction of invasive plant pests. (2:46)

Asian Citrus Psyllid Plant Pest Threat

Learn about the threat to California citrus from the Asian citrus psyllid insect pest, carrier of Huanglongbing or yellow shoot disease, a lethal plant pathogen. (2:06)

CDFA Helps Ensure California Cheese Standards

CDFA helps ensure that California cheese is produced with the finest care and highest production standards -- to bring you the very best. (0:31)

Ag Vision Listening Sessions: The Future of California Agriculture

CDFA invites you to listen to recent public sessions exploring the challenges and future for California agriculture. (1:31)

Gypsy Moth: Its Impacts on Forests

A state forester talks about combating the serious threat to both California forests and the urban environment posed by the invasive gypsy moth insect pest. (4:24)

A Safe Pest Treatment Against Gypsy Moths

A physician discusses the low-risk treatment method being used to eradicate spot infestations of the gypsy moth in California. (3:26)

Dog Teams Detect Unmarked Plant and Produce Packages

Canine inspectors at shipping facilities help detect undeclared produce and plants in packages, to prevent the introduction of invasive plant pests into California. (0:36)