Announcements

CDFA CARES Multi-Hazard Farm-Ranch Emergency Plan Guide

CDFA California Animal Response Emergency Support (CARES) released a Multi-Hazard Farm-Ranch Emergency Plan Guide to help farmers and ranchers prepare in case of disasters.

2024 San Diego County Crop Report Now Available

The 2024 San Diego County Crop Statistics & Annual Report is now available! The Crop Report highlights San Diego’s $1.67 billion agricultural industry, including top crops, harvested acreage, price values, yields, and market trends in the previous calendar year. 

Learn more and read the full 2024 Crop Report here! 

Cotton Seed Bug (CSB) and Thrips Parvispinus

Two new invasive pests have been found in San Diego County Nurseries: Cotton Seed Bug (CSB) and Thrips Parvispinus. Both pests are A-rated, meaning they are of known economic or environmental detriment. Learn more and help keep these pests from spreading by reading the fact sheets linked below:

For more questions and info, please contact AWM's Pest Exclusion Division at PHPP.AWM@sdcounty.ca.gov or (760) 752-4700.

2026 Apiary Registration

All beekeepers in the state of California must register their honey bee colonies by January 1, 2026,  through the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) BeeWhere website.

While apiary registration fees have not been collected since 2022, collection of these fees will resume in 2026. Learn more about 2026 Apiary Registration updates in this CDFA flyer and on AWM's Apiary Program page. 

New World Screwworm (NWS)

New World Screwworm (NWS) is a fly whose larvae feed on the living tissue of animals, including livestock, pets, wildlife, and even people. 

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is conducting outreach after recent detections in Oaxaca, Mexico, and encourages the public to stay alert and report any maggots in a wound or animals with draining, foul-smelling sores to CDFA's Sick Animal Hotline at (866) 922-BIRD (2473).

Free Pesticide Container Recycling Event: Saturday, November 8, 2025

AWM's Pesticide Regulation Program invites growers, pest control businesses, and any public agencies to recycle any pesticide containers at an upcoming recycling event on Saturday, November 8, at the San Marcos EDCO Recycling Center.

Learn more and fill out the required registration form (en español) prior to the event. 

Citrus Quarantine in Southern Orange and Northern San Diego Counties

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed one detection of HLB in one citrus tree on a residential property in the San Clemente area of Orange County on August 27, 2025. The new quarantine area spans from southern Orange County to northern San Diego County, in the San Onofre and Agra areas, including the northwest part of Camp Pendleton.

DPR Updates SprayDays California with New Features to Expand Usability

California’s first-in-the-nation pesticide notification system responds to community feedback, improving accessibility for rural and unincorporated areas. Read the full news release. 

New Information for Snail Compliance Agreements

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) updated its Snail Free Master Permit (SFMP) Program compliance agreements. Please see the advisory to learn more.

Desert Knapweed (Volutaria) Information

A handout with info about Volutaria is now available on AWM's Integrated Pest Control (IPC) webpage.

Nursery License Renewal Late Fees

AWM would like to share some info from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) on nursery license fees on how to avoid a late payment charge when renewing your nursery license.

CDFA Guidance on Nursery License Registration Late Fees