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


Did you know CDFA’s Safe Animal Feed Education (SAFE) program promotes a safe and wholesome supply of commercial feed?

Did you know the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has a Safe Animal Feed Education (SAFE) program that promotes a safe and wholesome supply of commercial feed? SAFE uses an approach that fosters voluntary compliance with the state … Continue reading

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CDFA releases annual veterinary feed directive (VFD) report

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces that its Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship (AUS) program has released its second annual report summarizing veterinary feed directive (VFD) information. As stated in a CDFA press release, this new report for 2019 is … Continue reading

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Registration now open for 28th annual FREP/WPHA nutrient management conference – as online webinar this year

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and the Western Plant Health Association (WPHA) announce registration is now open for their 28th annual Nutrient Management Conference October 28-29. This year’s conference will be … Continue reading

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Did you know CDFA Commercial Feed Regulatory Program offers quarterly newsletter?

Did you know the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Commercial Feed Regulatory Program (CFRP) offers a quarterly newsletter to keep the public and industry aware of program activities? Called the Quarterly Feed Update, this newsletter is accessible on … Continue reading

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FREP blog gives research update on CDFA-funded project about benefits of CropManage for irrigation and nitrogen management in Central Valley almonds, processing tomatoes, alfalfa

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) has released a blog post: Research Update: Benefits of CropManage for Optimum Irrigation and Nitrogen Management in Central Valley. This post is part of a Research … Continue reading

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Apply by August 31 to fill vacancy on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board

Do you hold a current fertilizing materials license, or are you a representative of a licensed firm? Then you’re the perfect candidate to apply to be on the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board. The … Continue reading

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CDFA scientist Dale Woods retires after 35 years at agency

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