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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.

Sign up for Fertilizer Research and Education Program’s quarterly newsletter – “Bringing Research into Practice”

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) now offers a quarterly newsletter, “Bringing Research into Practice.” With this newsletter, FREP intends to provide updates on the FREP Grant Program, including information on funding … Continue reading

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CDFA participates in 44th annual EcoFarm Conference

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA staff was happy to participate and answer questions for farmers and ranchers at the 44th Annual EcoFarm Conference at Asilomar in Pacific Grove. Topics of interest included the CDFA State Organic Program, Organic Certification Cost Share Program, CDFA Organic Input Materials Program, … Continue reading

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Check out Commercial Feed Regulatory Program’s blog about 2023 accomplishments

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

In 2023, the California Department of Agriculture (CDFA) Commercial Feed Regulatory Program (CFRP) continued work to ensure feed safety, food safety and quality of commercial feed in California. Inspectors and staff met goals and embraced changes throughout the year. Accomplishments … Continue reading

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Updated veterinary feed directive training available online

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces updated Livestock Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) online training. The training has been organized by major species (swine, bovine and poultry) and is intended to provide ongoing educational resources to California feed … Continue reading

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CDFA awards $1.4 million for research and education projects to improve irrigation and nutrient management

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Joshua Bingham

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is announcing $1.4 million in grant funding for six projects to advance California growers’ understanding and implementation of improved nitrogen and irrigation management practices. This funding … Continue reading

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Nutrient Management Conference recap available on Fertilizer Research and Education Program blog

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The 31st Annual Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) and Western Plant Health (WPH) Nutrient Management Conference was held in Modesto, CA, on November 8-9, 2023. The conference had over 120 attendees including crop consultants, growers, industry representatives, researchers and government … Continue reading

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ISD Staff Spotlight: Safe Animal Feed Education Program’s KC Gutenberger helps ensure feed and food safety

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

NAME: KC Gutenberger YEARS AT CDFA: 6 PROGRAM: Safe Animal Feed Education (SAFE) Program POSITION TITLE: Environmental Scientist USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE JOB? The mission of the SAFE Program is to provide research and education regarding the safe manufacture, … Continue reading

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Apply by Jan. 12 to fill vacancy on CDFA Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

CDFA is announcing one vacancy on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board. The board advises the CDFA secretary on the Fertilizing Materials Inspection Program (FMIP), which ensures fertilizing materials are safe, effective and meet quality guarantees. FMIP inspectors and investigators located … Continue reading

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Fall Quarterly Feed Update offers regulatory updates to California commercial feed industry

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

Click here to view the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Commercial Feed Regulatory Program Fall 2023 Quarterly Feed Update. The Commercial Feed Regulatory Program is part of the Feed, Fertilizer and Livestock Drugs Regulatory Services Branch of CDFA’s Inspection Services Division.

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Commercial Feed Regulatory Program blog offers six video tutorials to help industry navigate ExtraView Database

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Joshua Bingham

The Commercial Feed Regulatory Program (CFRP) released six videos designed to help industry navigate the ExtraView Database, which is used for licensing, reporting tonnage, and payments. Industry has expressed struggles with navigating the database, which has led to many updates … Continue reading

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