California

CA: CDC Advocates National Dairy Growth Management Strategy

March 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

California Dairy Campaign President Joe Augusto, California Dairy Campaign Vice President Mark McAfee, and California Farmers Union (CFU) Vice President George Davis joined delegates from around the country to call for dairy growth management policy [Read More …]

CDFA scientist: California moving towards less methane by 2030

March 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farmers and ranchers in California know that their Golden State is more than palm trees and beaches. It is the largest dairy producing state in the nation, and based on 2017 data, California housed 1.7 [Read More …]

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California and USDA work together to provide meals to children from low-income families amid coronavirus outbreak

March 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a request from California to allow meal service during school closures to minimize potential exposure to the coronavirus. These meals are available at no cost to low-income [Read More …]

California Ag Day 2020 Cencelled

March 12, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In accordance with a recommendation from public health officials that large public gatherings be canceled or postponed to help slow the spread of COVID-19, CDFA is canceling Ag Day 2020, which was scheduled for March [Read More …]

USDA Provides $12.7 Million to California for Agricultural Pest and Disease Protection

March 6, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating $12.7 million to California as part of its effort to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure for pest detection and surveillance, identification, and threat mitigation, and to safeguard the [Read More …]

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CDFA announces grant funding available for healthy soils program

March 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for its Healthy Soils Program (HSP). The program incentivizes implementation and demonstration of on-farm soil health practices that sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gases, [Read More …]

Holstein USA Judges Conference- pre register NOW!

March 4, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

March 13 at Maddox Dairy in Riverdale Register now! http://www.holsteinusa.com/shows/judges.html From Holstein USA’s website: The one-day conference is tentatively scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include judging classes as well as classroom [Read More …]

CDFA scientist: California moving towards less methane by 2030

March 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

From the Journal of Nutrient Management Farmers and ranchers in California know that their Golden State is more than palm trees and beaches. It is the largest dairy producing state in the nation, and based [Read More …]

CA: Public Hearing on Quota Scheduled For April 7 & 8

February 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A Notice of a Public Hearing to Consider a Petition to Suspend Chapter 3.5 of the Food and Agriculture Code was posted this week by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The hearing is [Read More …]

California Jersey Association Recognizes Members, Juniors

February 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Meeting on Feb. 8 at the Hilmar Cheese Company in Hilmar, Calif., some 90 members of the Jersey Cattle Association in the Golden State for the 48th annual awards luncheon and annual meeting. A highlight [Read More …]

CA: Research Shows California Dairy Farms Reducing Environmental Footprint

February 28, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

New research published in the Journal of Dairy Science finds the climate footprint of milk production in California has been significantly reduced over the past 50 years (1964 to 2014). The amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced per unit [Read More …]

Dairy Council of California releases latest issue of ‘The Healthy Eating TABLE’

February 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

A scientific review of the latest evidence in nutrition science toe emphasize the importance of prioritizing children’s nutritional needs Dairy Council of California, a nutrition education organization committed to elevating the health of children and [Read More …]

UC Davis Research shows California dairies reducing environmental footprint

February 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

New research published in the Journal of Dairy Science finds the climate footprint of milk production in California has been significantly reduced over the past 50 years (1964 to 2014). The amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced per unit [Read More …]

Ritchie Bros. sells US$27+ million of equipment at its largest Tipton auction ever

February 19, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Feb. 14 auction sets new site records for gross transaction value, number of lots, and bidders Last week Ritchie Bros. conducted its largest Tipton, CA auction ever, selling more than 2,600 equipment items and trucks [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Seeks Ambassadors to Serve as 2020 Dairy Princesses

February 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Each year, a special group of young women are selected to represent the state’s dairy farm families who contribute to making California number one for milk production in the U.S. These Dairy Princess ambassadors and [Read More …]

Farm Credit again sponsors Small Farm Conference

February 14, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Lender again sponsors CA Small Farm Conference, coming up on Feb. 27-29 in Paso Robles While many people think that large, expansive farming operations are the norm in California, the opposite is actually true. The [Read More …]

Featured Breakout Sessions: California Dairy Sustainability Summit

February 14, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

March 25-26, 2020 Cal Expo | Sacramento, CA Join us for the 2020 California Dairy Sustainability Summit to gain innovative strategies and tools to advance sustainability, improve efficiency, and reduce costs on your dairy farm. [Read More …]

Calling all CBD (California Based Dairy) fans; the world’s first dairy dispensary is set to launch in Los Angeles

February 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Mood enhancing TLC without the THC brought to you by Real California Milk Move over cannabis, there’s a wholesome new dispensary in town, doling out the original edibles: California Based Dairy (CBD). Real California Milk [Read More …]

Research shows California dairy farms reducing environmental footprint

February 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

New research published in the Journal of Dairy Science finds the climate footprint of milk production in California has been significantly reduced over the past 50 years (1964 to 2014). The amount of greenhouse gas [Read More …]

World Ag Expo prepares to open 53rd show

February 12, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Kicks off its 53rd show on Tuesday, February 11, in Tulare, California “We’re so excited to start this farm show!” shared Jim Parsley, 2020 World Ag Expo® Chairman, during the Friday morning Visalia Breakfast Lions [Read More …]

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California Department of Food and Agriculture announces vacancies on the Industrial Hemp Advisory Board

February 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture‘s (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch is announcing thirteen (13) vacancies on the Industrial Hemp Advisory Board (IHAB). There are currently eleven (11) board members with terms of office expiring [Read More …]

Governor Newsom: California must get past differences on water – Op-ed for CalMatters

February 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

By Governor Gavin Newsom Water is the lifeblood of our state. It sustains communities, wildlife and our economy—all of which make California the envy of the world. Reliably securing this vital and limited resource into [Read More …]

Sustaining the tradition of ranching in California

February 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Scientists, ranchers and conservation organizations gathered for 2020 Rangeland Summit Ranching has a long history in California, starting when Spanish missions were established in the early 1700s, continuing as ranchos under Mexican rule, and persisting as a [Read More …]

CA: Statement by Don Cameron, President of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture on the Governor’s Proposed Budget

January 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As a farmer, the investments by Governor Newsom in the proposed budget to our rural communities, the food and agricultural sector and for climate resilience is a strong step forward for a “California for All.” [Read More …]

The California Food Expo Which Ignited A Food Movement Dissolves Operations

January 10, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The Board of Directors of the California Food Expo (formerly the Fresno Food Expo) announced today that they have elected to dissolve the 501 (c) (6) organization and close its operations effective January 31, 2020, [Read More …]

Last Day to Save for the California Dairy Sustainability Summit with Early Bird Rates

January 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Early Bird Rates End Tomorrow! Join us at the California Dairy Sustainability Summit to learn how our state’s dairy families are leading the way in achieving economic and environmental sustainability. For example, watch this short [Read More …]

Dairy Girl Network Events in CA

January 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Dairy Girl Network is to Host Two Events in California in Early 2020 The Dairy Girl Network (DGN), an organization supporting all women in dairy by enhancing lives and creating opportunities, announces two events taking [Read More …]

Cargill donates nearly 50,000 pounds of protein to support California Foodbank’s Hunger Relief Efforts

December 17, 2019 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The global food and agriculture company supports families in its community displaced by devastating wildfires To help support California food bank’s efforts to meet demand for protein during a difficult fire season, Cargill donated nearly [Read More …]

CA: Stop QIP Sues California Depart of Food and Ag

December 13, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

In an effort to end the California dairy quota system, the dairymen supporting “Stop QIP” filed suit Dec. 3 against the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The suit asks the Court to declare QIP [Read More …]

Early Bird Registration Announced for California Dairy Sustainability Summit

December 4, 2019 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Organizers of the California Dairy Sustainability Summit have opened registration and announced speakers, sponsors, and event partners for the 2020 event. Early bird registration is now open for the California Dairy Sustainability Summit taking place [Read More …]

CA: CDC Advocates National Dairy Growth Management Strategy

CDFA scientist: California moving towards less methane by 2030

California and USDA work together to provide meals to children from low-income families amid coronavirus outbreak

California Ag Day 2020 Cencelled

USDA Provides $12.7 Million to California for Agricultural Pest and Disease Protection

CDFA announces grant funding available for healthy soils program

Holstein USA Judges Conference- pre register NOW!

CDFA scientist: California moving towards less methane by 2030

CA: Public Hearing on Quota Scheduled For April 7 & 8

California Jersey Association Recognizes Members, Juniors

CA: Research Shows California Dairy Farms Reducing Environmental Footprint

Dairy Council of California releases latest issue of ‘The Healthy Eating TABLE’

UC Davis Research shows California dairies reducing environmental footprint

Ritchie Bros. sells US$27+ million of equipment at its largest Tipton auction ever

California Milk Advisory Board Seeks Ambassadors to Serve as 2020 Dairy Princesses

Farm Credit again sponsors Small Farm Conference

Featured Breakout Sessions: California Dairy Sustainability Summit

Calling all CBD (California Based Dairy) fans; the world’s first dairy dispensary is set to launch in Los Angeles

Research shows California dairy farms reducing environmental footprint

World Ag Expo prepares to open 53rd show

California Department of Food and Agriculture announces vacancies on the Industrial Hemp Advisory Board

Governor Newsom: California must get past differences on water – Op-ed for CalMatters

Sustaining the tradition of ranching in California

CA: Statement by Don Cameron, President of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture on the Governor’s Proposed Budget

The California Food Expo Which Ignited A Food Movement Dissolves Operations

Last Day to Save for the California Dairy Sustainability Summit with Early Bird Rates

Dairy Girl Network Events in CA

Cargill donates nearly 50,000 pounds of protein to support California Foodbank’s Hunger Relief Efforts

CA: Stop QIP Sues California Depart of Food and Ag

Early Bird Registration Announced for California Dairy Sustainability Summit

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