It’s a story that California ranchers know too well, devastation caused by wildfire. This time, it’s ranchers in North Dakota who were hit and now need an assist from fellow …
American Agriculture History Minute: Ralston Purina Company Formed
I’m Mark Opel with an American Agriculture History Minute. As American agriculture expanded, farmers continued to make improvements in their production of grain, and by the late 1880s, 1890s, attention …
Sonoma County Votes Down Animal Containment Measure, Early Results Show
Note: As of the time of this posting, this race is not yet called. However, the results are trending significantly toward the measure failing. To view live election results, visit …
Vilsack Explains H5N1Testing in Milk Samples
As cases of H5N1 grow in dairy herds around the nation, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack gives us a breakdown of how USDA testing of milk samples for potential H5N1 virus …
California Dairies, Inc. Shuts Down Los Banos Facility
California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) announced the immediate closure of its Los Banos, California, manufacturing plant, impacting approximately 38 employees. “This was a difficult decision, one not made lightly,” said Brad …
ODMAP for Organic Dairy Grower Support
USDA announced another round of funding applications are being accepted through its Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting Your Operation from …
American Agriculture History Minute: First National Western Stock Show
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The National Western Stock Show in Denver began in 1906. The horse show now among the largest in the world, more …
Two California Dairy Workers Infected with HPAI
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has now confirmed two human cases of avian influenza (bird flu) in dairy workers. The cases were detected in individuals who had direct …
Federal Funding Boosts Dairy Innovation at Fresno State
Congressman Jim Costa, a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, announced a new grant of $690,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for California State University, Fresno. This funding …
Vilsack on Animal Disease Traceability Rule
The Agriculture Secretary recently talked about a soon-to-be enacted enhanced animal disease traceability rule including aspects of privacy and keeping export markets open. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces Farm-Focused Event for 2025
The California Dairy Sustainability Summit will host a new, farmer-focused event on March 25, 2025, at the Visalia Convention Center. The one-day Farm Focus conference will help California dairy farmers …
American Agriculture History Minute: The Ralston Purina Checkerboard Logo Beginning
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The Ralston Purina checkerboard logo is one of the most identifiable logos in American agriculture. It has its history dating back …
Innovations Discussed at Innovations Discussed at World Dairy Expo
At the World Dairy Expo, dairy farmers and industry representatives gathered to discuss innovations in dairy, with a focus on increasing the use of dairy products in everyday items. Randy …
H5Nx Avian Influenza in CA Dairy Herds: New Research and Prevention Insights
California’s dairy industry is facing a growing threat from the spread of H5Nx, a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain that has crossed over to mammalian species, including cattle. As …