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New Video Showcases Water-Smart Dairy

February 4, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Watch dairy farmers’ water story. Learn more at the California Dairy Sustainability Summit. As the water scarcity challenge has evolved, California’s dairy farmers have continued to adapt, ensuring the most efficient use of each drop [Read More …]

California Dairy Innovation Center Releases Dairy Innovation Conference Schedule and Details

January 28, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) has released the final program of the Dairy Products, Process & Packaging Innovation Conference, Feb. 24-26, at the Cliffs Resort in Shell Beach, Calif. The conference, organized by CDIC in [Read More …]

California Dairy Innovation Center Releases Schedule for Dairy Short Course Training

January 27, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Opportunities for 2026 The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) has released the schedule for short courses and events as a part of its 2026 training program series for processors, producers, entrepreneurs, and students. The courses, [Read More …]

California Dairy Research Foundation Relaunches Climate-Smart Grant as Advancing Markets for Producers Initiative

January 26, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) last month announced the relaunch of its U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grant, now a part of the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) Initiative. The USDA grant program [Read More …]

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Shining Light on California Dairy’s Environmental Leadership and the Urgent Need to Address Water Scarcity

January 14, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Creating more efficient and resilient food systems reduces global climate impacts while better ensuring food and nutrition security. California agriculture is a world leader in this area and remains a steadfast partner in global efforts to [Read More …]

Reversing California’s Policies of Scarcity

January 14, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

A new year has begun, and here in California, 2026 promises to deliver challenges that may at last transform the state’s energy and water policies. Let’s begin with a quick look at California’s current water policies [Read More …]

New California State Laws Affecting Farms Take Effect Jan. 1

January 6, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Several new state laws set to take effect this week will impact agriculture in California. Beginning Jan. 1, California farmers and ranchers will see changes pertaining to employee wages, management of abandoned farmland, organic waste [Read More …]

Winter Fancyfaire Showcases Cutting-Edge Specialty Dairy

January 6, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Made With Sustainably Sourced Milk From California The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will highlight a diverse selection of innovative specialty dairy products made with sustainably produced milk at the 2026 Winter FancyFaire, taking place [Read More …]

Milk Producers Council: Lots of Water Activity

December 22, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

There has been a flurry of recent activity related to water issues. On December 2, the federal Bureau of Reclamation released “Action 5” which are updated rules that will govern pumping water from the delta. [Read More …]

California Dairy Research Foundation Relaunches Climate-Smart Grant as Advancing Markets for Producers Initiative

December 15, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) this week announced the relaunch of its U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grant, now a part of the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) Initiative. The USDA grant program [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Announces Recent Organizational Promotions

December 12, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) recently announced a series of strategic promotions that recognize the contributions of four accomplished individuals who have played vital roles in advancing CMAB’s mission to support California’s dairy families [Read More …]

CDFA Awards $6.29 Million from California Climate Investments For Methane Emission Reduction

December 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability (OARS) is awarding $6.29 million in grant funding to seven new projects aimed at reducing methane emissions on dairy and livestock [Read More …]

Gift the Joy of California Dairy This Holiday Season

December 9, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Easy Holiday Gifting in Three Steps: Select, Click, and Share the Real California Goodness Discover curated California dairy gifts that support local makers and farm families. Choose from artisan cheese boxes, ice cream collections, and [Read More …]

“The Dairy State” – A Feature Documentary Celebrating California’s Dairy Families

November 30, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We’re excited to share that longtime agricultural storyteller Matt Salvo—creator behind countless videos showcasing California’s farmers and ranchers—is directing a new feature-length documentary titled The Dairy State. This film takes viewers behind the scenes of [Read More …]

Gift the Joy of California Dairy This Holiday Season

November 26, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Easy Holiday Gifting in Three Steps: Select, Click, and Share the Real California Goodness Discover curated California dairy gifts that support local makers and farm families. Choose from artisan cheese boxes, ice cream collections, and [Read More …]

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Fact vs. Fiction: Correcting Myths About California Dairy Methane Reduction Efforts

November 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Over the past eight years, California’s dairy farms have collectively achieved an annual reduction of 5 million metric tons of methane (CO2e) and counting. This is important, as scientists agree that reductions in methane emissions [Read More …]

California Dairies Announces Successful CEO Leadership Transition

November 5, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

CEO Brad Anderson Retires After Six Years Of Visionary Leadership; Rob Vandenheuvel Appointed President and CEO California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), the largest member-owned milk marketing and processing cooperative in the state, today announced the successful [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Offers Opportunity For Student Ambassadors To Share California Dairy Messages With International Audiences

October 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the return of its student internship program where young agriculture ambassadors will represent Real California Milk internationally. Applications are now open for summer representatives in CMAB’s partner countries. [Read More …]

California AgTech Alliance launches to help farmers stay competitive

October 28, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

$15 million statewide collaboration unites state, university and industry leaders to fast-track agricultural innovation, workforce development and regional economic growth California has launched the California AgTech Alliance, a $15 million statewide initiative designed to transform how [Read More …]

Heavy Milk Output Continues to Weigh on Dairy Product Pricing

October 20, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 17, 2025 The dairy industry is the victim of its own success. Heavy milk output continues to weigh on milk and dairy product prices. USDA’s Dairy [Read More …]

Government Shutdown Enters Day 10; Newsom Bans “Ultra-processed” Foods from California Schools

October 14, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Government Shutdown Enters Day 10 The federal government shutdown has entered day 10 due to lawmakers’ failure to pass a funding bill. This shutdown has resulted in the suspension of non-essential services and the furlough [Read More …]

Real California Milk Excelerator Launches 2025 Cohort With Products Tackling Consumer Demand for Protein, Clean Label, Sustainability, and Indulgence

October 7, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Fourteen companies join 7th annual innovation program spanning growth-stage Excelerator and early-stage Incubator tracks The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), in partnership with VentureFuel, today announced the 14 companies selected to participate in the 7th Annual Real [Read More …]

California Producer Review Board Meets

October 1, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

A meeting of the Producer Review Board (PRB) was held on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Clubhouse at Cal Expo in Sacramento. In a nice touch, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) [Read More …]

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California Dairy Sustainability Summit Returns to Visalia in March 2026

September 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The organizing committee announced today that the California Dairy Sustainability Summit will return to the Visalia Convention Center on March 24, 2026. Since 2018, the Summit’s program has recognized California dairies’ world-leading achievements, while promoting [Read More …]

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Kathy Topete and the Topete Family Farm Story

September 23, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is proud to partner with California Grown during Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) to highlight the stories of Latino and Hispanic farmers who help feed our state and nation. Through [Read More …]

Why is California Class IV Milk Being De-Pooled?

September 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

At the conclusion of the prior post, de-pooling of California Class IV milk in July was mentioned. Despite the effort to reduce de-pooling with higher Class I differentials, the practice of de-pooling Class IV [Read More …]

Dairy Leads the Way as California Ag Production Tops $60 Billion for First Time

September 12, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) has released production data summaries for 2024 in California, with a total value for the year of $61.2 billion, an increase of 3.6 percent from 2023. This is the [Read More …]

California Water Board Staff Conditionally Recommends Returning Control of Kern Subbasin to Department of Water Resources

September 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

On September 17, 2025, the State Water Resources Control Board will consider placing the Kern Subbasin on Probation. Last February, the State Board considered this issue and decided there was enough progress being made to [Read More …]

Jill Sperling Named State Supervisor of Agricultural Education and California State FFA Advisor

August 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Association, FFA, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jill Sperling as the new State Supervisor of Agricultural Education and California State FFA Advisor. Her selection was made by the California Department of [Read More …]

Geoff Vanden Heuvel: What a Water Week

August 20, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

For the month of August, there has been a lot going on in California water. My job for Milk Producers Council is to be the dairy industry’s eyes, ears, and advocate on water supply. I [Read More …]

New Video Showcases Water-Smart Dairy

California Dairy Innovation Center Releases Dairy Innovation Conference Schedule and Details

California Dairy Innovation Center Releases Schedule for Dairy Short Course Training

California Dairy Research Foundation Relaunches Climate-Smart Grant as Advancing Markets for Producers Initiative

Shining Light on California Dairy’s Environmental Leadership and the Urgent Need to Address Water Scarcity

Reversing California’s Policies of Scarcity

New California State Laws Affecting Farms Take Effect Jan. 1

Winter Fancyfaire Showcases Cutting-Edge Specialty Dairy

Milk Producers Council: Lots of Water Activity

California Dairy Research Foundation Relaunches Climate-Smart Grant as Advancing Markets for Producers Initiative

California Milk Advisory Board Announces Recent Organizational Promotions

CDFA Awards $6.29 Million from California Climate Investments For Methane Emission Reduction

Gift the Joy of California Dairy This Holiday Season

“The Dairy State” – A Feature Documentary Celebrating California’s Dairy Families

Gift the Joy of California Dairy This Holiday Season

Fact vs. Fiction: Correcting Myths About California Dairy Methane Reduction Efforts

California Dairies Announces Successful CEO Leadership Transition

California Milk Advisory Board Offers Opportunity For Student Ambassadors To Share California Dairy Messages With International Audiences

California AgTech Alliance launches to help farmers stay competitive

Heavy Milk Output Continues to Weigh on Dairy Product Pricing

Government Shutdown Enters Day 10; Newsom Bans “Ultra-processed” Foods from California Schools

Real California Milk Excelerator Launches 2025 Cohort With Products Tackling Consumer Demand for Protein, Clean Label, Sustainability, and Indulgence

California Producer Review Board Meets

California Dairy Sustainability Summit Returns to Visalia in March 2026

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Kathy Topete and the Topete Family Farm Story

Why is California Class IV Milk Being De-Pooled?

Dairy Leads the Way as California Ag Production Tops $60 Billion for First Time

California Water Board Staff Conditionally Recommends Returning Control of Kern Subbasin to Department of Water Resources

Jill Sperling Named State Supervisor of Agricultural Education and California State FFA Advisor

Geoff Vanden Heuvel: What a Water Week

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

What Is Your Reason?

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest