…California remains the number one dairy state in the nation, producing nearly 21 percent of the nation’s milk supply last year. Dairy producers received $6.9 billion for their milk production…
Preventing Mastitis in Dairy Cattle
Researchers look into preventing mastitis in dairy cattle. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report See below for a video by the researcher. Jeff Bewley of…
AgNet West E-news: Citrus Expo; Crop Report and Revenues; Dairy Tours
This week’s issue of the AgNet West E-news includes videos from the Citrus Expo, crop report and revenue information and more. Click here to view the current issue….
Merced and Kings Counties Tours Next Week
The conservation tillage dairy bus tours in Merced and Kings Counties are next week. For more information, click here. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
Condition of Corn Crop
Recent rain made a very small impact on overall corn progress. The corn crop around the nation is very important to California dairy and livestock operations, as it greatly influences…
California Dairy Featured in National News
…this week after deciding to return to their roots and their family dairy farm. They’re now known for their artisan cheese. The Giacomini Dairy is located in Point Reyes, near…
AgNet West E-news: Letter to Dairy Industry; Marijuana and Farms; Strawberry Mites
This week’s issue of the AgNet West E-news includes information on the letter from California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross to the dairy industry, a forum on…
Sec. Ross Sends Letter to Dairy Industry
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross addresses dairy stakeholders via a letter. Sabrina Hill has more on she says about the new temporary price relief for milk producers. Click to open or…
Critical Reactions to House Vote
…the House of Representatives failed rural America and consumers when it voted down the Farm Bill yesterday afternoon. He said – quote – “Growing up on a dairy you always…
Costa: House Fails Rural America and Consumers
…families and farmers. “Growing up on a dairy you always knew when you stepped in it, unfortunately most of my colleagues never worked in a dairy,” said Costa. “The Farm…
U.S. Dairy Update
U.S. dairy exports are booming, while around the nation fluid milk consumption continues its decline. Gary Crawford reports. Click to open or download audio report…
Boehner Supports House Farm Bill
…nod of approval. Boehner voted against the 2008 bill, and then took issue with the dairy program included in this year’s bill. He says the bill will move to the…
Some Bright Spots for California Agriculture
…so obviously some are going to be higher than others,” he said. He points out the dairy industry continues to face very difficult times. But, among those that are high…
Dairy Waste Program Deadline Friday
USDA has extended the deadline on a program that could see more dairy farmers turning livestock waste into energy – but you better move fast to take advantage of it….









