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Workshop on Methane, Dairies and Livestock, and Renewable Natural Gas in California

March 15, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

California law requires the reduction of methane emissions at California dairy and livestock operations to 40 percent below 2013 levels by 2030. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will host a workshop to engage [Read More …]

Forty California companies among recipients of $1.4 billion in USDA rural development funding

February 7, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced an investment of $1.4 billion to help a diverse rural America keep resources and wealth right at home through job training, business expansion and technical assistance. These investments are part of [Read More …]

World Ag Expo® Returns to Tulare Next Week

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

World Ag Expo® returns live for its 55th show on Tuesday, February 8, in Tulare, California. Gates will open at 9:00 a.m. The red carpet rolls out on Tuesday for Opening Ceremonies at 8:00 a.m. [Read More …]

Milk Production – Some States are Growing, and Some are Shrinking.

February 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

As covered in the prior post, milk production in 2021 has slowed down (Chart I). In early 2021 there was continued steady growth of milk production, but in the last half of 2021, production has leveled [Read More …]

Dairy grows through family and faith, CDI’s Vander Woude says…

January 26, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Despite policy challenges, family-run dairies continue to grow and succeed through dedication and faith, California dairy farmer Simon Vander Woude, the chairman of California Dairies Inc., first vice-chair of NMPF and a member of its [Read More …]

PG&E Helps Advance Accessibility to Renewable Natural Gas Sources for California Customers

January 18, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

A first-of-its-kind interconnection system bridges RNG-producing dairies and PG&E pipelines, removing historic barrier between producers and customers While most dairies in California are known for the milk and cheese they produce, farms within Merced [Read More …]

The Uniform Price

December 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

What is the “Uniform” price for producer milk? The Uniform Milk Price is the weighted average price of all producer milk used in all classes, sometimes referred to as the “Blend” Price. It is an [Read More …]

2022 CA State Holstein Convention is being rescheduled

December 28, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Due to concerns regarding the recent surge in covid and possible restrictions following the holidays, the 2022 California State Holstein Convention is being rescheduled. The chairpeople’s goal is to host a fun event that everyone [Read More …]

Real California Milk Begins Holiday Season With Mornings Means More Campaign At Retail

November 26, 2021 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 launch of a consumer promotion focused on holiday breakfast [Read More …]

California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces 2022 Event Dates

November 25, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy farmers in California and across the globe are taking on the climate challenge, while shrinking their overall environmental footprint, and working to improve access to nutritious milk and dairy foods. Join us virtually [Read More …]

California receives $1.8M Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Award

November 18, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Will help create a “Pacific Coast Coalition” to support dairy businesses in California, Oregon and Washington The California State University, Fresno Foundation, in partnership with the California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC), has announced the [Read More …]

CDFA and CARB share next steps on methane reduction

November 17, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Speaking last week at the Methane Pavilion at the UN Climate Conference, Air Resources Board Chair Liane Randolph and CDFA Secretary Karen Ross discussed the state’s methane goals. California is the only jurisdiction in [Read More …]

California among recipients of $25 million on-farm conservation grants package from USDA

November 17, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced is awarding $25 million to conservation partners across the country for 18 new projects under the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials program. On-Farm Trials projects [Read More …]

Monetizing Methane – A webinar you don’t want to miss!

November 12, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Join Cainthus for a Live webinar When: Tuesday, November 30th, at 11:00 AM PST, 1PM CST, 7:00 PM BST Duration: 40 minutes Methane is one of the most exciting and contentious discussions on large [Read More …]

Secretary Ross — On to Scotland for COP26!

November 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

I am grateful for the opportunity to join California’s delegation in Scotland for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) from November 9th through the 12th. The conference presents an opportunity to meet with many colleagues from [Read More …]

Milk per Cow is Increasing in These States.

November 10, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Milk per cow has continued to increase. Since the beginning of 2018 through September of 2021, monthly milk per cow has increased by 3.9 percent in the U.S. In 2021, the most recent 12-month [Read More …]

“More Water Now” Initiative Effort Underway in California

October 29, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A final version of the Water Infrastructure Funding Act of 2022 is under review by the California Attorney General’s office. It is anticipated that this ballot initiative will be ready for signature collection around November [Read More …]

Governor Newsom signs executive order to help tackle supply chain issues

October 26, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Formalizes state agencies’ partnership with the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to address state, national and global supply chain challenges Directs state agencies to develop longer-term proposals that support port operations and goods movement for consideration in [Read More …]

Costa, Garamendi, Harder lead letter to preserve the Valley’s water supply

October 21, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Representatives Jim Costa (CA-16), John Garamendi (CA-03), and Josh Harder (CA-10) sent a letter to state and federal agencies expressing concerns about new filings in the State of California’s lawsuit challenging the management of the federal Central [Read More …]

Obituary for Shelia Hilvers of Tulare, California

October 13, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Shelia Mauree Holland Hilvers entered into the gates of eternity September 9, 2021. Editor’s Note: The DairyBusiness News staff has worked with Sheila for years. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed! [Read More …]

Finalists Selected for 2021 California Leopold Conservation Award

October 7, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Three finalists have been selected for the 2021 California Leopold Conservation Award®. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the prestigious award recognizes those who inspire others with their dedication to land, water [Read More …]

Initial Ag stats for 2020 released

September 15, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

In 2020 California’s farms and ranches received $49.1 billion in cash receipts for their output. This represents a 3.3 percent decrease in cash receipts compared to the previous year. California’s agricultural abundance includes more than [Read More …]

Comparing Federal Orders

September 3, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This post will compare parameters for each of the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. While a lot of milk is being de-pooled in the Federal Orders, most of the milk is still paid by Federal Order [Read More …]

The latest DairyVoice Podcast: Nevin Lemos of Waterford, California talks about getting stared in the dairy business

August 12, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Nevin has a plan for his small Jersey herd of 450 and he’s on track to meet his goals. Nevin Lemos from Waterford, California, finished junior college and spent some time on dairies in New [Read More …]

Community Alliance for Family Farmers emergency fund for drought and pandemic relief

August 9, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Note — This program is utilizing funds from the California Underserved and Small Producers Program (CUSP), administered by CDFA. With many small farms still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, and deepening impacts felt from the drought, Community [Read More …]

CDFA Accepting Public Comments On New Management Practices For The Healthy Soils Program

July 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) is accepting public comments on recommendations for proposed new management practices to be potentially included in its Healthy Soils Program (HSP). “We are grateful that Governor Gavin [Read More …]

CA: Dairy Delivers Methane Reduction

July 30, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

More incentives are needed to maintain progress and reach target by 2030 California’s climate policies are ambitious. More than $13.8 billion has been allocated to date, to support a wide variety of projects that accelerate [Read More …]

Designing & Introducing Cheese Quality Attributes

July 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Attention Cheesemakers! We are pleased to announce that we have rescheduled the Designing and Introducing Cheese Quality Attributes course with Prof. Moshe Rosenberg of UC Davis for late September/early October. Please find the details below. Course [Read More …]

California could cut off water from thousands of farmers

July 27, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Farmers’ water allocations this year have already been dramatically reduced California regulators are planning to stop thousands of farmers from taking water out of the state’s major rivers and streams because of a worsening drought. [Read More …]

Real California Milk Foodservice debuts CADairy2Go competition

July 6, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Two finalists from each category will earn a trip to Napa, where they will compete in a live cook-off event July 28th The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) recently announced the launch of an [Read More …]

Workshop on Methane, Dairies and Livestock, and Renewable Natural Gas in California

Forty California companies among recipients of $1.4 billion in USDA rural development funding

World Ag Expo® Returns to Tulare Next Week

Milk Production – Some States are Growing, and Some are Shrinking.

Dairy grows through family and faith, CDI’s Vander Woude says…

PG&E Helps Advance Accessibility to Renewable Natural Gas Sources for California Customers

The Uniform Price

2022 CA State Holstein Convention is being rescheduled

Real California Milk Begins Holiday Season With Mornings Means More Campaign At Retail

California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces 2022 Event Dates

California receives $1.8M Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Award

CDFA and CARB share next steps on methane reduction

California among recipients of $25 million on-farm conservation grants package from USDA

Monetizing Methane – A webinar you don’t want to miss!

Secretary Ross — On to Scotland for COP26!

Milk per Cow is Increasing in These States.

“More Water Now” Initiative Effort Underway in California

Governor Newsom signs executive order to help tackle supply chain issues

Costa, Garamendi, Harder lead letter to preserve the Valley’s water supply

Obituary for Shelia Hilvers of Tulare, California

Finalists Selected for 2021 California Leopold Conservation Award

Initial Ag stats for 2020 released

Comparing Federal Orders

The latest DairyVoice Podcast: Nevin Lemos of Waterford, California talks about getting stared in the dairy business

Community Alliance for Family Farmers emergency fund for drought and pandemic relief

CDFA Accepting Public Comments On New Management Practices For The Healthy Soils Program

CA: Dairy Delivers Methane Reduction

Designing & Introducing Cheese Quality Attributes

California could cut off water from thousands of farmers

Real California Milk Foodservice debuts CADairy2Go competition

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