Industry members are still waiting to see what will come of California’s dairy quota as groups continue to push for its repeal. There are two separate groups both working towards …
Golden State Dairy Management Conference Coming Up in March
The 2020 Golden State Dairy Management Conference is coming up soon at the UC Cooperative Extension Stanislaus County Ag Center in Modesto. The March 4th event brings industry members together …
Using Lagoon Water in SDI Systems for Forage Crops
There are multiple incentive programs for dairy farmers interested in using wastewater to irrigate forage crops with subsurface drip irrigation (SDI). Agronomic Relationship Manager for Netafim USA, Domonic Rossini noted …
Grant Applications Being Accepted for Dairy Methane Reduction Programs
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for dairy methane reduction programs. CDFA’s dairy methane reduction programs provide funding assistance for the installation of …
Candling Eggs and How to do it Right
In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom talked about candling as a method for checking freshness of your eggs. In today’s program, she discusses candling eggs and how to do it right. …
FDA Stall Tactics Hurting U.S. Agriculture
(NPPC) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) misrepresentation of a gene edited livestock research project is its latest stall tactic designed to rationalize a regulatory grasp on an …
Ways to Tell if Your Eggs Have Gone Bad
No one wants to eat bad food. Especially eggs! Cathy Isom has some ways to tell if you’re eggs have gone bad. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. …
NPPC Applauds House Passage of Ag Inspectors Bill
(NPPC) — The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation that authorizes funding for 740 new agricultural inspectors at land, air and sea ports to prevent African swine fever (ASF) and …
California Cattle Council Seeking Industry Input on Strategic Plan
The California Cattle Council (Council) is encouraging industry members to participate in a survey to help guide the process for developing its strategic plan. The purpose of the online survey …
USDA Looks to Strengthen Packers and Stockyards Act
Changes have been proposed for the process of buying and selling livestock and poultry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing some changes to enhance …
Ranchers Applaud Announcement Of New NEPA Rules
(NCBA) — Ranchers across the country hailed an announcement by President Trump that his Administration will promulgate new regulations to implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). “Over time, NEPA …
Historic Finish for Chico State Livestock Judging Team
The Chico State’s Livestock Judging Team has finished the season with a new school record. At the end of a long competition season, the Chico State Livestock Judging Team made …
Autonomous Truck Makes First Cross Country Butter Delivery
A shipment of butter just made a cross-country trip in a self-driving truck for the first time. A collaboration between Land O’ Lakes and Silicon Valley startup Plus.ai, made it …
FARM 4.0 Standards Effective January 1
The fourth version of the Farmers Assuring Responsible Management program, known as FARM 4.0 will be put into place on January 1 and will remain intact until December 31, 2022. …