California

California FFA’s Increased Diversity Bodes Well for Future of Agriculture $600,000 in Farm Credit donations over the years have helped FFA grow and provide vital leadership development for future ag leaders

April 6, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Roberto Lopez, a senior at Oakdale High School in Stanislaus County, is a strong believer in the value of FFA. Lopez is the president of both the school’s FFA Chapter and the organization’s central region, [Read More …]

California native wins DCHA scholarship

April 5, 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 …]

National DHIA 58th Annual Meeting and Leadership Sessions

March 31, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Delegates reelect officers, adopt resolutions, hear industry and research updates Gathering in Sacramento, California, from March 6 – 9 were 100 delegates and guests from across the U.S. and three countries who heard a range [Read More …]

Governor Newsom Eases Drought Restrictions

March 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

WHAT TO KNOW: Climate change has made California’s dry and wet spells more extreme and unpredictable – after the three driest years on record, recent rain and snowfall have dramatically changed conditions in many parts of [Read More …]

5th Annual 2023 Real California Pizza Contest Kicks Off Search for Top U.S. Pizza Chefs

March 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Entries open to professional pizza chefs, culinary students, $30,000 in prizes on the line for innovative pizzas using California cheese and dairy The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) opened entries for the 2023 Real California [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting Applications For Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program

March 22, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture Office of Farm to Fork (CDFA-F2F) announces that the request for applications (RFA) is open for the Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program. Applications must be submitted via CDFA’s new [Read More …]

California Creamery Operators Association Announces ‘California Dreaming’ Conference

March 21, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

CCOA will host its 123rd Annual Meeting on June 26-27 in South Lake Tahoe. Register by April 28 to save. The 123rd Annual Meeting of the California Creamery Operators Association (CCOA) returns June 26-27 to [Read More …]

The Spring Flush Rolls In

March 20, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The T.C. Jacoby Weekly Market Report March 17, 2023 The official start of spring is right around the corner and milk volumes are responding accordingly. Output is steady to higher in most parts of the [Read More …]

California Creamery Operators Association Announces ‘California Dreaming’ Conference

March 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

CCOA will host its 123rd Annual Meeting on June 26-27 in South Lake Tahoe. Register by April 28 to save. The 123rd Annual Meeting of the California Creamery Operators Association (CCOA) returns June 26-27 to South Lake [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board

March 17, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces one vacancy on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB). This board makes regulatory and enforcement recommendations to CDFA to help ensure that commercial feed inspections contribute [Read More …]

CDFA releases annual ag stats report

March 16, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The annual California Agricultural Statistics Review has been released and is available on the following webpage: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/Statistics/. This publication provides comprehensive data and information on California’s diverse agricultural economy for the 2021 crop year, including agricultural [Read More …]

California Advances Groundwater Sustainability with Release of Decisions for Management Plans in Critically Overdrafted Basins

March 7, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A wheat field receives groundwater from a pumping system tapped into an irrigation canal in the southern region of the San Joaquin Valley. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today announced decisions for groundwater sustainability [Read More …]

California Low Carbon Fuel Standard Carbon Intensity Applied to New York State Dairy Manure Anaerobic Digestion to Renewable Natural Gas

March 5, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The information provided in this analysis report of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA LCFS) Carbon Intensity (CI) score applied to biomethane or renewable natural gas (RNG) produced from dairy manure anaerobic digestion [Read More …]

DairyVoice Podcast: Geoff Vanden Heuvel on the water situation in California

March 3, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

How will state groundwater regulations affect the California dairy industry? A new study reveals possible impacts. DairyVoice guest Geoff Vanden Heuvel talks with Editor Emeritus Joel Hastings, describing the findings and how dairy producers are [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board offers opportunity for student ambassadors to share California dairy messages with international audiences

February 13, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Six students to be selected to represent Real California Milk in Mexico, Taiwan and South Korea The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the return of its student internship program where young agriculture ambassadors will [Read More …]

California dairy districts seek ambassadors to serve as 2023 Dairy Princesses

February 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The 2023 contests kick off in April and will run through June Each year, an exceptional group of young women are selected to represent California’s dairy farm families who contribute to making the state number [Read More …]

New Study Shows California Water Regs May Reduce Dairy Cow Numbers 10 Percent by 2040

February 3, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The impact of SGMA (State Groundwater Management Act) on California’s dairy and cattle industries was the focus of a meeting held February 2 in Tulare at the Veteran’s Memorial Building. Presented for the first time [Read More …]

Fall 2022 Survey Reveals Marginal Drought Improvements for Farmers and Ranchers

February 3, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

With over 60% of the American West, Southwest and Central Plains categorized as D1 (moderate) drought or higher, AFBF conducted a fourth round of its survey to evaluate drought’s continued impact on farm and ranch [Read More …]

Ben Yee Joins California Milk Advisory Board Marketing Team

January 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

New Director of Processor Partnerships 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 Ben Yee as Director of Processor Partnerships. Yee joins the CMAB with more than 20 years [Read More …]

Application Process Opens for $4.1 Million Innovation Grants

January 18, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

To California Dairy Producers, Processors Submissions for Second Round of Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Funding Due February 28, 2023 California producers and processors are invited to apply for funding up to $1 million for innovation [Read More …]

California Producers, Processors Awarded $300,000 in Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Grants

January 16, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) today announced six California winners of Dairy Business Innovation Initiative grants by the Pacific Coast Coalition, the USDA-funded Initiative hosted by Fresno State University supporting dairy product, process and [Read More …]

California Farm Bureau reacts to ‘Waters of U.S.’ Rule

January 6, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson expressed his concerns on behalf of farmers, ranchers and agricultural businesses in the state The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Dec. 30 released the revised definition of the “Waters [Read More …]

California’s climate-smart dairy practices creating pathway to significant methane reduction

December 30, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) and University of California, Davis CLEAR Center has announced the release of a new analysis of methane reduction progress titled Meeting the Call: How California is Pioneering a Pathway to [Read More …]

California heads into 2023 with most reservoir levels well below historical averages

December 29, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A year-end status check of levels at 17 of California’s major water supply reservoirs reveals that our recent storms, while certainly helpful, would need to be repeated several times over early in the new year [Read More …]

Las Vegas Chef Crowned Champion in Inaugural Global Cuisine Competition Using Italian-Style Cheeses From California

December 20, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the winners of the inaugural Global Flavors Culinary Competition, a foodservice event that celebrates the broad application of Real California cheese and dairy products in global cuisines. [Read More …]

Dairy Council of California Appoints Amy DeLisio as New CEO

December 20, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, announced today that Amy DeLisio will be the organization’s new CEO. DeLisio succeeds Tammy Anderson-Wise. After 25 years of service to Dairy Council of [Read More …]

Real California Milk Celebrates the Season of Giving with the California Cheese Wreath Kit

December 15, 2022 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) introduced a collaboration with cheese shop Lady & Larder and cheese expert Jessica [Read More …]

California Dairy Innovation Center Releases Q1 2023 Schedule of Dairy Short Course

December 12, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Training Opportunities with a Focus on Innovation The California Dairy Innovation Center today released its schedule of 2023 training programs for processors, producers, entrepreneurs, and students. The courses, which have no pre-requisites, will be [Read More …]

Ongoing climate smart ag collaboration this week between California and the Netherlands

December 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

California and the Netherlands continue their longstanding partnership on Climate Smart Agriculture, first established in 2015 with a visit by CDFA Secretary Karen Ross to the Netherlands. The two governments share opportunities for innovation within [Read More …]

Real California Milk Begins Holiday Season With Morning Means More Campaign at Retail

November 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Initiative Encourages Families to Celebrate Family Time with Breakfast Recipes Made with Real California Dairy Products The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the return of its consumer promotion focused on holiday breakfast traditions [Read More …]

California FFA’s Increased Diversity Bodes Well for Future of Agriculture $600,000 in Farm Credit donations over the years have helped FFA grow and provide vital leadership development for future ag leaders

California native wins DCHA scholarship

National DHIA 58th Annual Meeting and Leadership Sessions

Governor Newsom Eases Drought Restrictions

5th Annual 2023 Real California Pizza Contest Kicks Off Search for Top U.S. Pizza Chefs

CDFA Accepting Applications For Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program

California Creamery Operators Association Announces ‘California Dreaming’ Conference

The Spring Flush Rolls In

California Creamery Operators Association Announces ‘California Dreaming’ Conference

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board

CDFA releases annual ag stats report

California Advances Groundwater Sustainability with Release of Decisions for Management Plans in Critically Overdrafted Basins

California Low Carbon Fuel Standard Carbon Intensity Applied to New York State Dairy Manure Anaerobic Digestion to Renewable Natural Gas

DairyVoice Podcast: Geoff Vanden Heuvel on the water situation in California

California Milk Advisory Board offers opportunity for student ambassadors to share California dairy messages with international audiences

California dairy districts seek ambassadors to serve as 2023 Dairy Princesses

New Study Shows California Water Regs May Reduce Dairy Cow Numbers 10 Percent by 2040

Fall 2022 Survey Reveals Marginal Drought Improvements for Farmers and Ranchers

Ben Yee Joins California Milk Advisory Board Marketing Team

Application Process Opens for $4.1 Million Innovation Grants

California Producers, Processors Awarded $300,000 in Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Grants

California Farm Bureau reacts to ‘Waters of U.S.’ Rule

California’s climate-smart dairy practices creating pathway to significant methane reduction

California heads into 2023 with most reservoir levels well below historical averages

Las Vegas Chef Crowned Champion in Inaugural Global Cuisine Competition Using Italian-Style Cheeses From California

Dairy Council of California Appoints Amy DeLisio as New CEO

Real California Milk Celebrates the Season of Giving with the California Cheese Wreath Kit

California Dairy Innovation Center Releases Q1 2023 Schedule of Dairy Short Course

Ongoing climate smart ag collaboration this week between California and the Netherlands

Real California Milk Begins Holiday Season With Morning Means More Campaign at Retail

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