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Category Archives: CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch in the Inspection Services Division.

CDFA Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Training Program discussed in podcast

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA Environmental Scientist and Certified Crop Advisor Nicole Nunes – of the agency’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program – recently participated in a podcast for MyAgLife about CDFA’s Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Training Program. During the podcast, Nunes discusses the … Continue reading

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Judge upholds $1.89 million penalty against Agro Research International LLC for adulteration and mislabeling of organic fertilizer

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing that an administrative law judge has upheld a penalty of $1.89 million plus investigative costs against Agro Research International, LLC, for adulteration and mislabeling of registered organic fertilizing material AGRO … Continue reading

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Inspection Services optimizes services for CA farmers and ranchers with innovation and next generation talent and tools

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Inspection Services Division (ISD) works to optimize services for California farmers and ranchers while maintaining a reputation for innovation and fostering next generation talent and tools. Examples in the 2023 annual report … Continue reading

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CDFA’s Inspection Services Division fosters climate-smart food systems and maintains integrity of organic seal

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Inspection Services Division (ISD) fosters climate-smart, resilient and regenerative food systems while also maintaining the integrity of the organic seal. ISD’s efforts toward climate-smart agriculture include working with industry, academia, government and … Continue reading

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Inspection Services Division protects California food & environmental safety through reviewing fertilizing materials, partnering with stakeholders and providing laboratory analyses

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

Did you know the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Inspection Services Division (ISD) works to protect California food and environmental safety? For example, in 2023, ISD’s Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program reviewed and registered 4,472 conventional fertilizer labels and … Continue reading

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Inspection Services 2023 Annual Report highlights actions for food & environmental safety, food access and more

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces the release of its Inspection Services Division 2023 Annual Report. “I am proud of the work performed by every hardworking member of the Inspection Services Division, some of which is showcased … Continue reading

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Commercial Feed Regulatory Program awarded for implementing FDA Animal Food Regulatory Program Standards

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Commercial Feed Regulatory Program (CFRP) was recently awarded for successful implementation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 2023 Animal Food Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS). The award was accepted on behalf … Continue reading

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Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee welcomes three new members

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB) Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC) has welcomed three new members this year. This FIAB TASC serves as an expert scientific panel on matters concerning efficient use of fertilizing … Continue reading

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CDFA’s Nick Young discusses innovation of plant biostimulants in podcast

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program Supervisor Nick Young is featured in a podcast, Charting the Course for Plant Biostimulants, published by Redox Bio-Nutrients. During the podcast, Young discusses his CDFA role working at the … Continue reading

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Apply by July 31 to fill 1 of 4 vacancies on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is announcing four vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee.  This subcommittee serves as an expert scientific panel on matters concerning efficient use of fertilizing materials and irrigation water. Members assist … Continue reading

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