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Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech

Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech

The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates

Thomas Skernivitz

Thomas Skernivitz

Biofertilizers 101: What Fruit Growers Need To Know

Anthony P. Keinath

Anthony P. Keinath

Powdery Mildew: A Crop Protection Problem That Needs Attention

Carol Miller

Carol Miller

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California Department of Ag Seeking Growth in Fertilizer Research and Education

California Department of Ag Seeking Growth in Fertilizer Research and Education

By California Department of Food and Agriculture|April 1, 2026
California Department of Food and Agriculture is accepting pre-proposals for its Fertilizer Research and Education Program grant cycle. Learn how to apply.Read More

Latest Stories

Cool Cucumber Varieties You Will Want To Grow Now

Posted by Carol Miller|June 3, 2026

Why the U.S. Apple Industry Is at a Crossroads

By Melinda Taschetta-Millane|June 2, 2026

The Hidden Margin Leak Between Projected and Actual Harvest Dates

By Muhammad Abdullah, Folio3 Agtech|June 2, 2026

New Round of USDA Aid for Specialty Crops Good News for California Walnuts

By California Walnut Commission|June 1, 2026
Celebrating 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer

Celebrating 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer

By California Department of Food and Agriculture|January 11, 2026

The United Nations has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Watch how women are impacting agriculture in the Golden State.

California Leads the Way in Funding for Specialty Crops

California Leads the Way in Funding for Specialty Crops

By California Department of Food and Agriculture|September 27, 2025

The Golden State receives $24.2 million in federal grant funds. Learn more about the specialty crop projects being funded.

New Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantines for Parts of Southern California

New Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantines for Parts of Southern California

By California Department of Food and Agriculture|September 26, 2025

Portions of San Bernardino and Riverside counties have been placed under quarantine for the Oriental fruit fly following the detection of multiple flies.

New Quarantine Established for Invasive Fruit Fly in Central California

New Quarantine Established for Invasive Fruit Fly in Central California

By California Department of Food and Agriculture|August 26, 2025

Just weeks after a successful eradication of the Medfly in one part of California, another quarantine for the invasive fruit fly pest emerges.

California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management

California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management

By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024

Learn more about three projects set to get $3 million in funding under the state’s Biologically Integrated Farming Systems grant program.

Parts of Central California on Alert for Oriental Fruit Fly Menace

Parts of Central California on Alert for Oriental Fruit Fly Menace

By California Department of Food and Agriculture|September 13, 2023

The Oriental Fruit Fly pest is known to target more than 230 different fruit, vegetable, and plant commodities.

Los Angeles County Under Quarantine Following Guava Fruit Fly Find

Los Angeles County Under Quarantine Following Guava Fruit Fly Find

Posted by Christina Herrick|June 9, 2015

A portion of Los Angeles County has been placed under quarantine for the guava fruit fly (GFF) following […]

$10 Million Available For California Water Conservation Program

$10 Million Available For California Water Conservation Program

Posted by Christina Herrick|May 19, 2015

Applications for the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) California State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) […]

California Department Of Food And Agriculture Awards $3.6 Million To Assist Farmers With Drought

California Department Of Food And Agriculture Awards $3.6 Million To Assist Farmers With Drought

Posted by Christina Herrick|October 21, 2014

State Water Efficiency And Enhancement Program highlights projects implement irrigation systems that reduce water and energy use.

California Department Of Food And Agriculture Declares Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Eradicated

California Department Of Food And Agriculture Declares Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Eradicated

By David Eddy|February 6, 2014

The population of the pest eliminated in San Luis Obispo County is the 17th such eradication in California.

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