Transcript CDFA Update
2014
CDFA Update
Gary Leslie
CDFA County/State Liaison
New Pests and Pest
Programs
Asian Citrus Psyllid
Continues to spread in California.
Quarantines have recently been expanded in Fresno, Kern,
San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara, Tulare Counties
Parasite release have been successful in reducing population
numbers.
No additional sites with Huanglongbing (HLB) – only
confirmed find has been the single property in Los Angeles
County in 2012.
Research continues on alternative HLB detection methods;
however, PCR is the only federally recognized test at this
time.
European Grapevine Moth
Only one moth trapped in 2014 (Sonoma County – outside
quarantine area)
Solano and portions of Napa and Sonoma released from
quarantine in August 2013.
446 square miles remain under quarantine in Napa and
Sonoma counties.
Fruit Flies
Mediterranean Fruit Fly – 52 detections in Los Angeles County
resulted in quarantine which was lifted in August.
Guava Fruit Fly – 9 detections (Contra Costa, Riverside, Alameda,
Los Angeles, and Santa Clara Counties); MAT in Contra Costa
County; no quarantine triggers reached.
Oriental Fruit Fly – 29 detections (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside,
San Diego, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties); 3 MAT
eradication projects (Los Angeles County and 2 in San Diego
County); no quarantine triggers reached.
Light Brown Apple Moth
Continues to spread in California
In many instances spread can be directly linked the
interstate movement of infested nursery stock.
No plan to drop quarantine as it is still a pest of concern for
many trade partners (i.e., Canada and Mexico)
Japanese Beetle
Seven adults trapped in Sacramento County (Carmichael
and Fair Oaks)
Fair Oaks finds near detections of 2011 and 2012.
All properties treated.
Gypsy Moth
Five moths trapped in 2014 (Los Angeles,
Orange, and Sacramento Counties).
No additional moths detected in subsequent
surveys.
Larval survey planned for spring.
All confirmed to be North American/European
(not Asian).
Cereal Leaf Beetle
Detected for the first time in California in Modoc and Siskiyou
Counties in 2013.
Biocontrol program initiated.
Exterior Quarantine (CCR 3277) repealed.
Sweet Orange Scab
Currently a federally actionable pest and listed as a pest of
concern for some trade partners.
Detected for the first time in California in Oct 2013 in Imperial
County.
Subsequently detected in Los Angeles and Riverside
Counties
Infected areas will be added to Federal Order; CDFA is using
statutory authority to regulate intrastate
movement.
Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic
Virus
A seed borne disease that affects many cucurbits and other
vegetable crops.
Detected for the first time in North America in Yolo County in
2013.
Detected in San Joaquin County in 2014.
Traceforwards/Tracebacks show extensive distribution of
potentially infected seed and transplants.
Egyptian Broomrape
Parasitic plant with an extensive host range.
Federal action pest previously undetected in North America.
Detected in a single field in Solano County in 2014.
The field was placed in hold and will be tarp fumigated with
methyl bromide.
Pest Exclusion Programs
Border Stations
FY 2014/2015 $3.1 million BCP approved to augment program
budget.
Most permanent and temp-help staffing restored.
Currently operating all 16 stations.
Nine are full-time and seven are part-time.
High Risk Pest Exclusion
$3.07 million to counties (same as last year).
Partially funded pathways:
Airfreight ($1.6 M)
Parcels ($600k)
High-risk nursery stock ($870k)
Allocation of funds to pathways is the same as
last year.
Review if pathway analysis is being discussed.
Dog Teams
Currently funded at $3 million per year through farm bill.
Program continues to be highly successful.
This year’s farm bill proposal will be at $4 million and would
fund four additional teams.
Santa Clara County is engaged in pilot program to obtain
warrants for USPS parcels.
If successful, this warrant authority will be delegated to other
counties.
Commodity Inspection
Inspection and Compliance
Online training commodity training modules are now
available (http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/i_&_c/standardization.html)
Advocacy training was provided in summer/fall 2014.
Hearing Officer Training will follow in Jan 2015.
Standardization database will be available in early 2015.
Farmers Market Database
is under development.
Inspection and Compliance
AB1871 Direct Marketing/Certified Farmers’ Markets
Defines and allows for penalties for misrepresenting products.
Defines agricultural and non-agricultural products.
Vendors must have health code compliance signage
Ag products no longer allowed in “event” portion of market
Commissioners may charge for inspection.
Changes composition of advisory board.
$2 fee stall fee for all vendors selling in and in conjunction with
CFMs.
Allows for CDFA to contract with CACs for inspection
reimbursement.
Regulations will be needed to further define and clarify
enforcement of AB1871 – CDFA will work with CACASA to
develop.
Egg Safety and Quality Management
Missouri challenge to new Shell Egg Food Safety regulations
overturned.
CDFA is performing audits on out-of-state producers to
ensure compliance with cage and vaccination, and chick
paper testing requirements.
On January 1, 2015, all eggs must be labeled as being Shell
Egg Safety Compliant.
Egg inspection contracts were offered to eight additional
counties – all but one accepted.
CACs are planning a coordinated egg blitz in the near future.
Licensing Exams
Oral Licensing Exams
Oral Exams for Commissioner, Sealer, and Deputies
11/14/2014 – 12/10/2014 in six locations:
Sacramento (11/14)
Los Angeles (11/18 – 11/19)
Oroville (11/24 – 11/25)
Fresno (12/2)
Concord (12/9)
Monterey (12/10)
Inspector/Biologist Exams
September Exam Pass Rates:
Pesticide Regulation………………………..……………… 52%
Investigation and Environmental Monitoring…………..… 53%
Integrated Pest Management…………………………...… 40%
Commodity Regulation………………………………….…. 62%
Pest Prevention and Plant Regulation…………………… 29%
Weight Verification………………………………………..... 35%
Measurement Verification………………………………….. 27%
Transaction and Product Verification……………….......... 53%
Exam Improvement
Working to:
Review and update all written exams.
Develop and update reference area at www.cdefa.ca.gov
Develop on-line administration of written exams.
Questions?