California

The Good and Bad Uses of Biomass for California

October 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Conversion to Biofuels Good for Air Quality and Climate Policies As California works to meet climate and air quality goals, a key to the transition will come from biomass, which is renewable organic material from [Read More …]

Historic Conservation Funding for California’s Farms, Ranches, and Wetlands Available

October 16, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Interested agricultural landowners have until November 13 to apply for the available funding USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently accepting applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). [Read More …]

“Cheese & Mac” Foodservice Contest Showcases Innovative Comfort Food Classics Using Real California Cheese and Dairy

September 5, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Winning Elote Corn-a-Roni Dish Earns Grand Prize, $5,000 in Real California Milk’s Virtual Recipe Challenge The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the Grand Prize Winner of the “Real California Cheese & Mac Challenge” [Read More …]

Lallemand Animal Nutrition, North America announces the expansion of its team

August 31, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Lallemand Animal Nutrition, North America announces the expansion of its team with the addition of four people: Katelyn Dei, Associate Brand Manager Mandy Marks, Territory Business Manager Brandon Mazanec, Territory Business Manager Josh Myers, Field [Read More …]

2023-2024 California Dairy Princess Ambassadors

August 30, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Milk Advisory Board is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 California Dairy Princess Ambassadors. The newly crowned 2023-2024 Dairy Princess Ambassadors for the California dairy industry are (left to right): Jaiden Johnson (District 1 [Read More …]

Group of US House members oppose bill that would overturn California animal welfare law

August 23, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A significant minority of members of the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday said they opposed a federal bill that would overturn a California animal welfare law, arguing it infringes on states’ rights. The Ending [Read More …]

Chef Bill Crawford Wins Grand Prize for Innovative Use of Real California Cheeses in 5th Annual Real California Pizza Contest

August 9, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

August 2023 El Pollo Borracho Brings Home $5,000 Cal-Mex Prize; $10,000 Grand Prize in Real California Milk’s Pizza Bake-off Event Following a live bake-off competition where 12 professional chefs crafted innovative pizzas highlighting California cow’s [Read More …]

Composting Research Begins This Year

July 31, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

CDFA funds CDRF research to pave the way for emergency carcass composting. Every producer who has experienced a rendering service disruption has shared the same frustration. When the number of deadstock needing disposal exceeds the [Read More …]

First Round of Dairy PLUS Program Funds Have Been Released!

July 31, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The much anticipated first round of Dairy PLUS Program funding was released by CDFA on June 28, 2023 Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on August 28, 2023. The funds are the first of their [Read More …]

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California’s Water-Smart Dairy Farmers Double Down on Resiliency

July 18, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Water scarcity is one of the greatest challenges facing California. State leaders and stakeholders are taking important actions to improve water resilience. Dairy farmers are also doing their part to understand how climate change and [Read More …]

Real California Milk Excelerator, Powered by VentureFuel, Returns for 5th Year

June 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Renewed Commitment to Open Innovation Using Dairy from Golden State The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced the return of the Real California Excelerator competition, created in partnership with innovation advisory VentureFuel, for its fifth year.As the largest global dairy accelerator, [Read More …]

Last Chance to Register for California Creamery Operators Association 2023 Meeting

June 21, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Creamery Operators Association (CCOA) welcomes you to South Lake Tahoe June 26-27 for a two-day program that provides opportunities to learn, relax, network, and recharge. Since 1900, the CCOA convention has served as an [Read More …]

Innovative Dairy Foods Made With Sustainable Milk From California To Be Showcased During Summer Fancy Food Show

June 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

TO BE SHOWCASED DURING SUMMER FANCY FOOD SHOW California dairy processors to exhibit in New York June 25-27, 2023 The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a diverse selection of innovative and sustainably sourced [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: John Ellsworth talks with dairy farmer Paul Danbom of Hilmar, California on labor, diversification, and management techniques

June 16, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Johh Ellsworth of Success Strategies speaks with dairy farmer Paul Danbom of Hilmar, California. Their timely discussion covers challenges, opportunities and the huge issue of lack of profitability. They focus on milk income, feed costs, [Read More …]

National Dairy Month — dairy foods a key part of healthy diet

June 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

In recognition of National Dairy Month (June), the Dairy Council of California has partnered with the San Francisco 49ers football club for an informative video about dairy’s important contributions to supporting nutrition security and healthy communities. California [Read More …]

CDQAP Update: Dairy Plus+ Program Funds; Central Valley Water Board Reports Due July 1

June 7, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Dairy Quality Assurance Program (CDQAP) released this week its June 2023 update. You can read the entire update here. CDFA Announcement of Dairy Plus+ Program Funds Anticipated this Month!By Denise Mullinax, Executive Director, California Dairy [Read More …]

Real California Milk Encourages Consumers To “Snack Happy”

June 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Return Of Retail Campaign Highlighting Dairy Snacks For Summer The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the return of a retail campaign focused on summer snacking with Real California dairy products. Snacking has [Read More …]

California Dairy Families Partner with Raley’s Food For Families and Local Shoppers to Support Milk for Families in Need

June 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross Joins Kickoff of Giving Gallons at Raley’s Freeport in Sacramento One in 5 Californians — that’s about 8 million people — currently struggle with food insecurity. California’s dairy farm families [Read More …]

Real California Milk Cheeses Win Big At 2023 California State Fair Cheese Competition

May 31, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Cheesemakers that use the Real California Milk seal placed in over ten categories at the California Commercial Cheese Competition held by the California State Fair on May 10, 2023 in Sacramento, Calif. Real California cow’s [Read More …]

California Dairy Sector Poised For Climate Neutrality By 2030, Per UC David Researchers

May 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

RESEARCHERS AT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS, HAVE A STUNNING PREDICTION. In a peer-reviewed paper recently published by CABI Biological Sciences, Conor McCabe, Hamed El-Mashad and Frank Mitloehner argue that California’s dairy sector can reach climate neutrality in the [Read More …]

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

May 18, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Fertilizer Research and Education Program (FREP) is announcing four vacancies on the Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board’s (FIAB) Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC). This subcommittee serves as an [Read More …]

California flood woes far from ebbing

May 16, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A record snowpack that’s far from fully melted, combined with last winter’s record rains, may mean it will be some time before Cory Vanderham, owner of Vanderham West Dairy in Corcoran, CA, will get his [Read More …]

Webinar: California’s SB54 – Dairy’s Deep Dive

May 12, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

June 9, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern Join IDFA and the Dairy Institute of California for a deep dive into the compliance requirements for California’s SB 54, the “Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility [Read More …]

Real California Dairy To Be Showcased At 2023 National Restaurant Association Show

May 12, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

California dairy processors to exhibit in Chicago May 20-23, 2023 The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a variety of innovative and sustainably sourced dairy products at the 2023 National Restaurant Association show in [Read More …]

California dairy sector moves toward advanced manure recycling through innovation, partnerships, worms and algae — from Dairy Cares

May 11, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California dairy sector is on a mission to innovate how manure is recycled—boosting water quality outcomes and soil health. An initial roadmap has been drawn. Several projects are already under way. Millions of additional [Read More …]

Dairy Council of California Announces 2023 Let’s Eat Healthy Award Winners

May 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

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

California Dairy Sector Poised for Climate Neutrality by 2030, per UC Davis Researchers

May 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

California is the leading dairy producer in the United States and is mandated to reduce methane emissions by 40% by 2030. Unlike carbon dioxide, which persists for hundreds of years, methane is a short-lived flow [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Awards For $12.8 Million For The California Underserved And Small Producer Grant Program

April 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

For The California Underserved And Small Producer Grant Program The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Office of Farm Equity announces that it is awarding $12.8 million in grants to 14 projects throughout the [Read More …]

Dairy Council of California Awards $5,000 Let’s Eat Healthy Community Grant to Orange County’s Centennial Farm

April 13, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, has awarded a $5,000 community grant to Centennial Farm in Orange County, California, to enhance the farm’s community-based agriculture, literacy and nutrition programs. “The [Read More …]

California native wins DCHA scholarship

April 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) awarded its $1,000 scholarship to Kylie Konyn, daughter of Stacy and Frank Konyn, Escondido, Calif., and a University of Wisconsin undergraduate student. The DCHA scholarship program honors an [Read More …]

The Good and Bad Uses of Biomass for California

Historic Conservation Funding for California’s Farms, Ranches, and Wetlands Available

“Cheese & Mac” Foodservice Contest Showcases Innovative Comfort Food Classics Using Real California Cheese and Dairy

Lallemand Animal Nutrition, North America announces the expansion of its team

2023-2024 California Dairy Princess Ambassadors

Group of US House members oppose bill that would overturn California animal welfare law

Chef Bill Crawford Wins Grand Prize for Innovative Use of Real California Cheeses in 5th Annual Real California Pizza Contest

Composting Research Begins This Year

First Round of Dairy PLUS Program Funds Have Been Released!

California’s Water-Smart Dairy Farmers Double Down on Resiliency

Real California Milk Excelerator, Powered by VentureFuel, Returns for 5th Year

Last Chance to Register for California Creamery Operators Association 2023 Meeting

Innovative Dairy Foods Made With Sustainable Milk From California To Be Showcased During Summer Fancy Food Show

DairyVoice Podcast: John Ellsworth talks with dairy farmer Paul Danbom of Hilmar, California on labor, diversification, and management techniques

National Dairy Month — dairy foods a key part of healthy diet

CDQAP Update: Dairy Plus+ Program Funds; Central Valley Water Board Reports Due July 1

Real California Milk Encourages Consumers To “Snack Happy”

California Dairy Families Partner with Raley’s Food For Families and Local Shoppers to Support Milk for Families in Need

Real California Milk Cheeses Win Big At 2023 California State Fair Cheese Competition

California Dairy Sector Poised For Climate Neutrality By 2030, Per UC David Researchers

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

California flood woes far from ebbing

Webinar: California’s SB54 – Dairy’s Deep Dive

Real California Dairy To Be Showcased At 2023 National Restaurant Association Show

California dairy sector moves toward advanced manure recycling through innovation, partnerships, worms and algae — from Dairy Cares

Dairy Council of California Announces 2023 Let’s Eat Healthy Award Winners

California Dairy Sector Poised for Climate Neutrality by 2030, per UC Davis Researchers

CDFA Announces Awards For $12.8 Million For The California Underserved And Small Producer Grant Program

Dairy Council of California Awards $5,000 Let’s Eat Healthy Community Grant to Orange County’s Centennial Farm

California native wins DCHA scholarship

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