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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.

2020 Nutrient Management Conference presentations and proceedings now accessible online

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces that all session recordings of the 2020 Nutrient Management Conference are now available on CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) website. Also available is access to the 2020 conference Proceedings … Continue reading

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CDFA awards $2 million for nutrient management projects through FREP Grant Program

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) announces $2.18 million in grant funds are being awarded to agricultural organizations and universities as a result of the 2020 cycle of the competitive FREP Grant … Continue reading

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CDFA accepting proposals for 2021 Fertilizer Research and Education Program grants

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) Grant Program is now accepting proposals for the 2021 grant cycle. Applicants are invited to submit two-page concept proposals to FREP by Friday, January 29, 2021. … Continue reading

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FREP blog highlights project promoting adoption of soil nitrate quick tests by Spanish-speaking operators on strawberry ranches in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) released a blog post: Research Update: Soil Nitrate Quick Tests to Improve Nitrogen Fertilization in Strawberry Ranches. The post, which is part of a series that … Continue reading

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Apply now to fill vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces four vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee. This subcommittee provides technical and scientific advice to the Feed Inspection Advisory Board and CDFA on animal food nutrition, safety … Continue reading

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FREP Blog examines nitrogen-rich reference zones in small grain crops

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) released a blog post: Research Update: N management case studies: Utilizing N-rich reference zones in California small grain crops. The post, which originally ran on the … Continue reading

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ISD Staff Spotlight: Ted Bert is proud to work on a team whose members value and respect each other

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Joshua Bingham

NAME: Ted Bert YEARS AT CDFA: 8 PROGRAM: Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services (FFLDRS) branch / Feed and Livestock Drugs TITLE: Environmental Scientist USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES: Day-to-day activities involve routine inspections at firms throughout my area to ensure … Continue reading

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FREP blog highlights new Nitrogen Management Specialty offered for California Certified Crop Advisors

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) released a blog post: New Nitrogen Management Specialty Offered for California Certified Crop Advisors. The post gives details about a California Nitrogen Management Specialty available from … Continue reading

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Commercial Feed Regulatory Program Releases Fall Quarterly Feed Update

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Joshua Bingham

Click here to check out the Commercial Feed Regulatory Program (CFRP) Quarterly Feed Update fall issue. Topics in this issue include: The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship (AUS) program’s annual report Almond hull quality … Continue reading

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Did you know CDFA’s Organic Input Material Program offers a database of fertilizing materials verified as meeting organic standards?

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Joshua Bingham

Did you know the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has public database of fertilizing materials for organic crop and food production that have been verified to comply with California fertilizing material laws and regulations and U.S. Department of … Continue reading

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