1. 2014 CDFA Update Gary Leslie CDFA County/State Liaison

2. New Pests and Pest Programs

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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)

7. Japanese Beetle  Seven adults trapped in Sacramento County (Carmichael and Fair Oaks)  Fair Oaks finds near detections of 2011 and 2012.  All properties treated.

8. 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).

9. 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  Exterior Quarantine (CCR 3277) repealed.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Pest Exclusion Programs

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. Commodity Inspection

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. Licensing Exams

22. 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)

23. 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%

24. 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.

25. Questions?