Increasing milk production and sluggish domestic demand are continuing to weigh on U.S. dairy prices, creating financial pressure for producers across the country. A recent report examined the market conditions contributing to …
Land O’Lakes Expands Tulare Facility Into Dairy Protein Production
Land O’Lakes is investing in its Tulare dairy facility to expand into the growing dairy protein market, creating new opportunities for California dairy producers and food manufacturers. A recent interview featured on AgNet …
Judge Upholds Confidentiality of California Bird Flu Quarantine Locations
A California judge has ruled that the locations of dairies quarantined during the state’s California bird flu outbreak will remain confidential, siding with state agriculture officials who argued that protecting producer privacy …
Land O’Lakes Invests in Tulare to Meet Growing Demand for Dairy Protein
As consumer demand for nutritious dairy products continues to rise, Land O’Lakes is making a major investment in California’s dairy industry that will benefit farmers, strengthen processing capacity, and position …
Land O’Lakes Expands Tulare Facility to Meet Growing Demand for Dairy Protein
Land O’Lakes is making a significant investment in California’s dairy industry with plans to expand its Tulare processing facility, a move designed to support dairy farmers while capitalizing on growing …
Senate Farm Bill Framework Earns Support from Cattle Industry
The newly released Senate Farm Bill framework is receiving a positive response from the cattle industry, though producers say additional work remains before the legislation addresses several of their top priorities. A …
Gray Wolf Populations Remain a Growing Concern for Western Cattle Producers
The ongoing debate over gray wolf protections under the Endangered Species Act continues to be a major issue for ranchers across the western United States. A recent report highlighted concerns from …
Applications Open for 2026 Real California Milk Accelerator
Dairy entrepreneurs looking to bring innovative products to market have a new opportunity through the 2026 Real California Milk Accelerator. A recent report highlighted the opening of applications for the eighth …
California Farm Bureau Highlights Growing Food Animal Veterinarian Shortage
The growing food animal veterinarian shortage in California is becoming a major concern for livestock producers and rural communities. A recent report outlined efforts by the California Farm Bureau and state officials …
Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
A California Dairy Leader Speaks The dairy industry is constantly evolving, shaped by changing consumer demand, regulatory pressures, and innovation in food production. In a recent interview on the Ag …
Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros
The AgNet News Hour recently featured an in-depth conversation with dairy leader Melvin Medeiros, chairman of the Western Council for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). In a wide-ranging interview with …
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
Agriculture in Sonoma County is thriving, but not without challenges. Dayna Ghirardelli, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Farm Bureau, shared an inside look at local farming, advocacy, and community …
Anna Baldwin and the First Milking Machine
American agriculture has been shaped by countless innovators whose ideas laid the groundwork for modern farming. One such pioneer is Anna Baldwin, a largely overlooked but critically important figure in …
New Mexico: A Surprising Leader in American Agriculture
New Mexico’s Agricultural Significance When most people think of top agricultural states in the U.S., New Mexico might not immediately come to mind. Yet, this southwestern state plays a vital …