California

The Numbers are in; 2023 Water Year was Fantastic

May 14, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

About 90% of California’s dairy industry operates in the San Joaquin Valley. When California passed the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) in 2014, most of the Valley groundwater basins were designated as critically overdrafted. The [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Announces 2024 Executive Committee Officers

May 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Milk Advisory Board is pleased to announce the officers of the 2024 Executive Committee. The Newly elected 2024 officers of the California Milk Advisory Board Executive Committee are (top row, left to right): Member-at-Large [Read More …]

Real California Mozzarella Showdown Winners Announced

April 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Recipes Feature Unique Takes On Global Handhelds And Appetizers Using California Mozzarella Quesabirria Egg Rolls and Burrata-Ganoush Skewers Earn Top Honors in Mozzarella and Fresh Mozzarella Categories in Real California Milk’s Foodservice Contest. The California [Read More …]

California Hosts the 22nd Annual National Dairy Challenge Contest

April 10, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The 2024 National Dairy Challenge Contest and Academy concluded on Saturday, April 6th, 2024. Dairy-focused college students – 212 in total – traveled to Visalia, California, which was the first visit to a western dairy [Read More …]

Census of Ag — USDA releases state and county profiles

April 5, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) continues to unveil data from the 2022 Census of Agriculture, including the release of newly-developed state and county profiles. California is the leading agricultural state in the nation, with [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies In Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

April 1, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is announcing four vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee. This subcommittee serves as an expert scientific panel on matters concerning efficient use of fertilizing [Read More …]

U.S. Milk Production is down. Which States have continued to grow?

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

There is a lot of concern about the decline in U.S. milk production. Producer milk prices are low compared to prior years and many farmers are struggling to stay in business. This post will cover [Read More …]

Dairy Council of California Announces 2024 Let’s Eat Healthy Award Winners

March 21, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, is proud to announce the winners of its fifth annual Let’s Eat Healthy Award. In support of its cause to elevate the health of [Read More …]

Real California Milk Kicks Off 6th Annual Search For Pizza Innovation Using California Cheese & Dairy

March 21, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

2024 contest includes new format, new categories, and over $28k in cash prizes The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the launch of the 2024 Real California Pizza Contest, the sixth annual search for [Read More …]

California Spotlights Innovative Dairy Options, Global Flavors at Pizza Expo In Las Vegas

March 12, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Event marks kickoff of 6th annual call for innovative pizza recipes using California cheese, International Pizza competition held for global impact Innovative products, on-trend applications and an international pizza bake-off are elements of the California Milk [Read More …]

A Very Significant Producer Review Board Meeting This Week

February 14, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Anyone following the California dairy producer community over the past number of years realizes that the issue of quota has been – and continues to be – a point of controversy. For the nearly 50 [Read More …]

Available to the African American Community

February 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Available to the African American Community Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, announced the release of a culturally responsive resource to support infant and toddler nutrition for African American families. [Read More …]

California Dairy District 2 Seeks Ambassadors To Serve As 2024 Dairy Princesses

February 5, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Each year, an exceptional group of young women are selected to represent California’s dairy farm families and their respective districts as advocates on behalf of the leading agricultural commodity in the state. During their one-year [Read More …]

Business and agricultural groups sue California over new climate disclosure laws

February 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Business and agricultural groups sued California on Tuesday over the most sweeping climate disclosure mandates in the nation, arguing the policies signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last year overstep on the federal government’s authority to regulate emissions [Read More …]

Travis Cano Joins California Milk Advisory Board Marketing Team

February 1, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

New Processor Partnerships Manager Supports California Processors Using Real California Milk The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), the marketing order representing California dairy producers, today announced the addition of Travis Cano as Manger of Processor Partnerships. Cano joins the CMAB with 16 years of experience at [Read More …]

What’s Current?

January 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

California’s Water & Energy Future with Edward Ring Here’s a reality check that ought to keep politicians up at night in California. Despite being a sunny, solar friendly state, with ample areas blessed with high wind, [Read More …]

California Dairy Students Partner With California Dairy Families To Raise Milk For Families In Need

January 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Inaugural Real California Milk Intercollegiate Give-A-Gallon Challenge focuses on increasing access to fresh dairy in local communities One in five Californians currently struggle with food insecurity, with milk being one of the most requested but [Read More …]

Over $520,000 Awarded By PCC-DBII To Stabilize And Expand Dairy Business In California, Oregon, and Washington

January 12, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Catalytic Funding for New or Used Equipment Purchases to Help Dairy Processors Evolve Operations and Adopt More Sustainable Practices $4.1 million in grants available to Dairy Processors in California, Oregon, Arizona, Washington, Nevada and New [Read More …]

New Planet-Smart Feeds Coming Soon to California Dairies

January 12, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Farmers and tech companies turn sprouted grains and aquatic plants into environmental solutions. Animal nutrition is a major driver in dairy sustainability and a key factor in how California dairies have already significantly reduced their [Read More …]

Water Policy in California: Lots of Activity; Not Much Clarity

December 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

There is a lot going on in California water right now and I will mention a number of things in today’s update. So much of it is a work in progress, with some encouraging signs, [Read More …]

California dairy farmers generate renewable energy from waste

December 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

California ranks number one in the nation for dairy production, with 1,100 to 1,200 dairy farms, each with an average of 1,436 cows, mostly concentrated in Tulare County in the San Joaquin Valley. A major [Read More …]

California Dairy Innovation Center Announces February 2024 Innovation Conference

December 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Releases Schedule of Opportunities for Hands-On Dairy Products Education in 2024 The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) announced today the latest short courses to be offered in 2024, as well as dates for the second Dairy [Read More …]

California Dairy Innovation Center Announces February 2024 Innovation Conference

December 18, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Releases Schedule of Opportunities for Hands-On Dairy Products Education in 2024 The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) announced today the latest short courses to be offered in 2024, as well as dates for the second Dairy [Read More …]

Real California Milk Brings Back The California Cheese Wreath Kit

December 4, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Edible Gift That Gives Back To Communities In Need In celebration of the holidays, today the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) released its second collaboration with cheese shop Lady & Larder – the California [Read More …]

Gain New Perspectives, Insights with Dairy Tours on PDPW’s Explore California Trip

November 30, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Go behind the scenes at top dairy farms, creameries and cheese producers during five-day trip The state of California is home to some of the most successful and recognized dairy farms and processors in the [Read More …]

CDFA helps California dairy farmers generate renewable energy from waste — from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources via Morning Ag Clips

November 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

California ranks number one in the nation for dairy production, with 1,100 to 1,200 dairy farms, each with an average of 1,436 cows, mostly concentrated in Tulare County in the San Joaquin Valley. A major [Read More …]

California dairy farmers generate renewable energy from waste

November 13, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

California ranks number one in the nation for dairy production, with 1,100 to 1,200 dairy farms, each with an average of 1,436 cows, mostly concentrated in Tulare County in the San Joaquin Valley. A major [Read More …]

Dairy Council of California Attends International Dairy Federation’s World Dairy Summit

November 1, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Council of California is proud to announce its participation in the International Dairy Federation’s World Dairy Summit recently held in Chicago. As a leading advocate for dairy education and nutrition, Dairy Council of California [Read More …]

Experience California Like Never Before with PDPW

October 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Five-day trip for dairy producers features tours, wine-tasting, Yosemite, World Ag Expo and more The state of California features a most unique mix of geological landscapes, productive natural resources, progressive farmers and ag businesses, and [Read More …]

USDA Indicates National Milk Output Contracts for Third Month

October 23, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report Week Ending October 20, 2023 USDA released its Milk Production report this week, indicating that national output contracted in September for the third month in a row. While they [Read More …]

The Numbers are in; 2023 Water Year was Fantastic

California Milk Advisory Board Announces 2024 Executive Committee Officers

Real California Mozzarella Showdown Winners Announced

California Hosts the 22nd Annual National Dairy Challenge Contest

Census of Ag — USDA releases state and county profiles

CDFA Announces Vacancies In Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee

U.S. Milk Production is down. Which States have continued to grow?

Dairy Council of California Announces 2024 Let’s Eat Healthy Award Winners

Real California Milk Kicks Off 6th Annual Search For Pizza Innovation Using California Cheese & Dairy

California Spotlights Innovative Dairy Options, Global Flavors at Pizza Expo In Las Vegas

A Very Significant Producer Review Board Meeting This Week

Available to the African American Community

California Dairy District 2 Seeks Ambassadors To Serve As 2024 Dairy Princesses

Business and agricultural groups sue California over new climate disclosure laws

Travis Cano Joins California Milk Advisory Board Marketing Team

What’s Current?

California Dairy Students Partner With California Dairy Families To Raise Milk For Families In Need

Over $520,000 Awarded By PCC-DBII To Stabilize And Expand Dairy Business In California, Oregon, and Washington

New Planet-Smart Feeds Coming Soon to California Dairies

Water Policy in California: Lots of Activity; Not Much Clarity

California dairy farmers generate renewable energy from waste

California Dairy Innovation Center Announces February 2024 Innovation Conference

California Dairy Innovation Center Announces February 2024 Innovation Conference

Real California Milk Brings Back The California Cheese Wreath Kit

Gain New Perspectives, Insights with Dairy Tours on PDPW’s Explore California Trip

CDFA helps California dairy farmers generate renewable energy from waste — from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources via Morning Ag Clips

California dairy farmers generate renewable energy from waste

Dairy Council of California Attends International Dairy Federation’s World Dairy Summit

Experience California Like Never Before with PDPW

USDA Indicates National Milk Output Contracts for Third Month

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