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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 announces vacancy on Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board – apply by April 15
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces one vacancy on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board. The board advises the CDFA secretary on CDFA’s Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program (FMIP), which ensures fertilizing materials are safe, effective and meet quality … Continue reading
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Commercial Feed Regulatory Program scientist Moran-Defty describes in webinar how upcycling agricultural byproducts to livestock feed helps reduce landfill waste
Posted in CDFA Commercial Feed Regulatory Program, CDFA Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch, CDFA Inspection Services Division, CDFA Safe Animal Feed Education (SAFE)
Tagged Byproduct diversion, food upcycling, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Upcycling Agricultural Byproducts
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Apply by March 31 to fill one of three vacancies on CDFA Feed Inspection Advisory Board
SACRAMENTO, March 1, 2022 – The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is announcing three vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB). This board makes regulatory and enforcement recommendations to CDFA to help ensure that commercial feed inspections … Continue reading
CDFA receives $2 million from USDA for project aimed at improving fertilization and irrigation practices
CDFA has received $2 million from the USDA for a research consortium to implement a demonstration and outreach approach to help farmers improve nitrogen fertilization and irrigation practices. These funds are being awarded through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation … Continue reading
FREP blog encourages registering for California Plant and Soil Virtual Conference Feb. 1-3
The 2022 California Plant and Soil Conference will be held virtually February 1-3, 2022. Organized by the California Chapter of the American Society of Agronomy, this annual conference provides an opportunity for students, professionals and other attendees to increase their … Continue reading
Winter 2022 Quarterly Feed Update released by Commercial Feed Regulatory Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Commercial Feed Regulatory Program (CFRP) announces the release of its Winter 2022 Quarterly Feed Update. Click here to view the newsletter. Highlights include: Results of a research trial on the effects of … Continue reading
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CDFA scientist Cady published in Progressive Crop Consultant magazine
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) Senior Environmental Scientist Mark Cady had an article he co-authored, “Nitrogen Regulations in California and the Certified Crop Adviser’s Role,” published in the September 2021 edition of … Continue reading
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Tagged CDFA Fertilizer Research, Certified Crop Adviser, Fertilizer Research and Education Program, Mark Cady, nitrogen
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Showcasing the work of CDFA’s Inspection Services Division
CDFA’s Inspection Services Division has released its Annual Report for 2021 (Fiscal year ’20-’21). The report gives an overview of programs within the Inspection Services Division (ISD), as well as information about boards and committees; a fiscal year summary; and … Continue reading
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Tagged CDFA Division of Inspection Services, CDFA Inspection Services Division, CDFA Inspection Services Division Annual Report 2021
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CDFA accepting concept proposals for 2022 Fertilizer Research and Education Program Grant cycle
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is now accepting concept proposals for the 2022 grant cycle. FREP’s competitive grant program funds research that advances fertilization practices and minimizes environmental impacts of fertilizing materials. The … Continue reading
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Tagged CDFA FREP grants, Fertilizer, Fertilizer Research and Education Program Grant, FREP Grant Program, Nutrient Management
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ISD Staff Spotlight: Justin Petty helps assure safe and effective fertilizing materials are available in California
NAME: Justin Petty YEARS AT CDFA: 12.5 PROGRAM: Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program TITLE: Special Investigator HOW DO YOU WORK FOR THE CALIFORNIA FOOD SUPPLY? I educate and regulate producers of fertilizing materials to assure safe and effective products are available … Continue reading