California

New shutdowns complicate farms’ plans – from Ag Alert

July 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Making planting decisions for fall and winter vegetables is hard enough without a pandemic and ever-changing shutdown orders dimming the crystal ball. The state ordered indoor restaurant dining to cease again July 13 as coronavirus [Read More …]

New Report Lays Groundwork for Safer, More-sustainable Alternatives to Banned Pesticide Chlorpyrifos

July 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A report issued today identifies alternatives for California growers to the banned pesticide chlorpyrifos and calls for continued work towards safer, more sustainable pest management practices. Following California’s historic decision to end use of the [Read More …]

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Burger King’s Campaign Disappoints California Dairy Group

July 20, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Western United Dairies (WUD), the dairy service organization based in Modesto, Calif., says it is disappointed by the release of Burger King’s #CowsMenu campaign. WUD contends it is based on misleading information and a blatantly [Read More …]

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California Governor Newsom Launches ‘Wear a Mask’ public awareness campaign

July 9, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As COVID-19 cases rise throughout the state and in advance of the Fourth of July weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the “Wear A Mask” public awareness campaign encouraging Californians to use face coverings – one [Read More …]

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California State Board of Food and Agriculture to discuss farmworker safety and resources

July 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss farmworker safety and resources related to COVID-19 and also hear from farm labor advocates at its upcoming webinar meeting on Tuesday. The board will also [Read More …]

California Dairy Sustainability Summit Rescheduled

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Register today for the California Dairy Sustainability Summit, now taking place November 5-6, 2020, at Cal Expo in Sacramento. This event showcases world-leading achievements in planet-smart dairy farm practices and dairy’s role in advancing [Read More …]

California Dairies, Inc. Announces Closure Of Its Artesia Manufacturing Facility

July 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 1

California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), today announced it will cease operations at its Artesia, California, manufacturing facility, effective immediately. The entire facility will close, affecting approximately 49 employees. “We deeply regret the impact this decision will [Read More …]

KanPak Swiftly Bottles Surplus Milk To Support Hunger Relief

June 12, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Premium, Shelf-Stable Milk Nourishes Families in Need Amid Immense Demand Two truckloads of surplus milk donations arrived last week at Southern California’s Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County from an innovative dairy production facility [Read More …]

CA: Full Statistics now available for crop year 2018

June 5, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In 2018 California’s farms and ranches received almost $50 billion for their output. This represents a slight increase compared to 2017. California remains the leading US state in cash farm receipts. California’s agricultural abundance includes [Read More …]

California Dairy Industry Comes Together To Teach Ag Literacy To Support Distance Learning

May 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

California Milk Advisory Board, Dairy Council of California Partnership offers teachers, students and families science-based nutrition curriculum and farm visits in a virtual format The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) has partnered with Dairy Council [Read More …]

CA: CMAB – New Strategies, New Tactics in the Face of COVID-19

May 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy promotion in California, as elsewhere, has taken on a whole new look and feel as a result of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. This according to CEO John Talbot speaking on a live [Read More …]

Chapter 3.5 Quota Hearing Set for June 9 and 10

May 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Last week we published that CDFA announced a new date for the Chapter 3.5 quota hearing. The purpose of the hearing is for CDFA to seek guidance from an administrative law judge and members of [Read More …]

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CDFA’s 2020 healthy soils incentives program awards more than $22 million in grants to farmers and ranchers

May 26, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has selected 316 Healthy Soils Program (HSP) Incentives Program projects for grant awards totaling approximately $22.06 million. The program encourages farmers and ranchers to implement on-farm practices [Read More …]

Effective economic recovery can’t leave rural America in the dust

May 19, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

COVID-19 has brought about a flurry of stay-at-home orders, essential business declarations, and funding and program changes in all levels of government. Just as people with pre-existing health conditions are most susceptible to this virus, [Read More …]

CA: Producer Review Board Recommends Increased QIP Assessment

May 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In a meeting on May 7, the Producer Review Board voted to recommend to CDFA Secretary Karen Ross a higher assessment for the California Quota program. The board accepted a staff recommendation that effective June [Read More …]

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture To Hold Discussion With Agricultural Members

May 5, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will hold a discussion with agricultural members of the Governor’s Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery at its upcoming webinar meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. [Read More …]

California Dairy Council Active During the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

It has been over a month since shelter-in-place was first implemented throughout California in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the disruption it caused continues to dominate our lives. I am proud to share that [Read More …]

Federal COVID-19 aid could arrive in May

May 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For farmers, ranchers suffering losses due to COVID-19 market disruptions Applications will begin in May for $16 billion in federal aid for farmers and ranchers who have suffered losses due to market disruptions caused by [Read More …]

2020 California State Fair cancelled

April 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Unable to continue 166-year tradition due to COVID-19 concerns In accordance with Cal Expo’s own values and the directives issued by the Governor and California Department of Public Health, Cal Expo’s Board voted unanimously during its April 24 [Read More …]

California Dairies, Partners Win U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award

April 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Partnership recognized with national award for achieving significant reductions in water use and greenhouse gas emissions The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today is celebrating a unique industry partnership for earning a prestigious U.S. Dairy [Read More …]

Dayna Ghiradelli joins milk marketing team

April 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), the marketing order representing California dairy producers, has announced the addition of Dayna Ghirardelli as Director of Producer Relations. She most recently served as Producer Relations Manager [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board 2020 Executive Committee Officers

April 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Newly elected 2020 officers of the California Milk Advisory Board Executive Committee are (top row, left to right): Vice Chairman Tony Louters of Merced, Chairman Josh Zonneveld of Laton, Treasurer David Vander Schaaf of Stockton, [Read More …]

Virtual Antique Tractor Parade Announced

April 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The 2020 California Antique Farm Equipment Show® has been cancelled due to COVID-19, but organizers will continue one of the most beloved show features: the tractor parade. While the family-friendly event will not go on [Read More …]

Farm Credit West Distributes $120,000 to Food Banks in California and Arizona

April 9, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Farm Credit West, ACA, one of the nation’s largest agricultural lending cooperatives, announced today the distribution of $120,000 to food banks throughout California and Arizona. These contributions are aimed at providing relief to communities negatively [Read More …]

California agricultural commissioners maintain services during pandemic

March 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

With a statewide directive now in place for California residents to remain at home to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus and the illness it causes—COVID-19—and with agriculture considered a “critical infrastructure industry” by [Read More …]

CDFA Extends Application Period For Methane Reduction Program Incentive Grants

March 26, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Due to recent events with COVID-19, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has extended the acceptance period for applications from dairy and livestock operators for its Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP) [Read More …]

Statewide COV-19 Guidance Affecting All Dairies and Their Employees

March 20, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The State of California has issued the following guidance for self isolation to control the spread of COV-19. Gathering Guidance English Gathering Guidance Spanish Additional information on other self-isolation protocols can be found here: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Guidance.aspx [Read More …]

Statement From Turlock Livestock Auction Yard on Sales

March 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dear Customers, Turlock Livestock Auction Yard intends to continue having sales. We do ask that, for the safety of all concerned, please minimize the time you spend at the market and in the sale arena. [Read More …]

California Antique Farm Equipment Show® Cancelled Due to COVID-19

March 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In accordance with Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations on Sunday, March 15, 2020, and for the health and safety of our attendees, exhibitors, vendors, volunteers, staff and community, the 2020 California Antique Farm Equipment [Read More …]

Progress on China Phase One Agreement

March 16, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Perdue: this agreement will produce positive gains for the entire economy U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Tuesday that China has continued its progress in implementing the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement [Read More …]

New shutdowns complicate farms’ plans – from Ag Alert

New Report Lays Groundwork for Safer, More-sustainable Alternatives to Banned Pesticide Chlorpyrifos

Burger King’s Campaign Disappoints California Dairy Group

California Governor Newsom Launches ‘Wear a Mask’ public awareness campaign

California State Board of Food and Agriculture to discuss farmworker safety and resources

California Dairy Sustainability Summit Rescheduled

California Dairies, Inc. Announces Closure Of Its Artesia Manufacturing Facility

KanPak Swiftly Bottles Surplus Milk To Support Hunger Relief

CA: Full Statistics now available for crop year 2018

California Dairy Industry Comes Together To Teach Ag Literacy To Support Distance Learning

CA: CMAB – New Strategies, New Tactics in the Face of COVID-19

Chapter 3.5 Quota Hearing Set for June 9 and 10

CDFA’s 2020 healthy soils incentives program awards more than $22 million in grants to farmers and ranchers

Effective economic recovery can’t leave rural America in the dust

CA: Producer Review Board Recommends Increased QIP Assessment

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture To Hold Discussion With Agricultural Members

California Dairy Council Active During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Federal COVID-19 aid could arrive in May

2020 California State Fair cancelled

California Dairies, Partners Win U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award

Dayna Ghiradelli joins milk marketing team

California Milk Advisory Board 2020 Executive Committee Officers

Virtual Antique Tractor Parade Announced

Farm Credit West Distributes $120,000 to Food Banks in California and Arizona

California agricultural commissioners maintain services during pandemic

CDFA Extends Application Period For Methane Reduction Program Incentive Grants

Statewide COV-19 Guidance Affecting All Dairies and Their Employees

Statement From Turlock Livestock Auction Yard on Sales

California Antique Farm Equipment Show® Cancelled Due to COVID-19

Progress on China Phase One Agreement

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage