…American with family roots in the dairy industry, I’m also a nutrition nerd who enjoys many different kinds of non-dairy milk. For the sake of brevity, let’s take a look…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Receives Praise from Agriculture
…American Farm Bureau Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), United Fresh Produce Association, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. “We are grateful for the bipartisan leadership from…
Industry Collaboration Aims to More Efficiently Address Water Issues
…for water sustainability for the entire industry. “It is a position that is open and available to all members of the dairy and cattle communities regardless of membership of trade…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-10-21
…working outdoors, Sec. Vilsack hearing from Valley growers about challenges facing the industry, and an initiative to help dairy and cattle communities access drought resources. Tune in to the show…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-02-21
…impacts of COVID and wildfire in Monterey County shown in an annual crop report, and the research grant of $10 million will support the dairy industry’s net-zero initiative. Tune in…
Research Grant of $10 Million Will Support Dairy Industry’s Net Zero Initiative
A $10 million dollar grant from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research will help the dairy industry implement the Net Zero Initiative. The grant funding will support the advancement…
Performance Measures Updated for Multiple USDA Programs
…Access and Development Program, and the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives. “These improvements will make it easier for USDA AMS’ grant programs recipients to report their accomplishments,” AMS Administrator Bruce Summers…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-23-21
…organic dairy farmers struggling to navigate a terrible year of drought and the challenges hurdling guest worker programs. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Organic Dairy Farmers Struggle to Navigate ‘Terrible Year’ of Drought
Producers throughout the state are struggling to make it through the ongoing drought conditions, and dairy farmers are no exception. The lack of water has left many dairy producers having…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
…Producers Council, and the U.S. Meat Export Federation. “The Protein PACT is the first initiative to unite meat, poultry, and dairy farmers and processors in a common vision for transparent…
Potential For Year-Round H-2A Access on The Horizon
…would be especially important for dairy operations that are largely unable to use the guest worker program. “Our farmers and ranchers are in desperate need of a legal and reliable…
Efforts to Understand Nutrient Composition of Vacuumed Manure
Researchers are looking to better understand the nutrient composition of vacuumed manure on dairy farms. The use of manure vacuums has become more common in recent years due to the…
Determination Finally Issued for QIP Referendum After Close Vote
…where the referendum failed.” The close results of the QIP referendum vote illustrate how controversial the sunset plan was within the dairy industry. Although WUD has no official opinion on…
A Few Common Composting Mistakes You Need to Avoid
…like fruit and vegetable peels. Never add animal-based food scraps such as meat, seafood, greasy food, or dairy products to your bin or pile. Also avoid grass clippings from areas…