…been proposed which could present significant challenges for wineries. USDA recently made more commodities eligible for assistance under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The future of California’s dairy quota is…
USDA’s Food Box Program Receives Another Adjustment
…boxes are not to contain more than three pounds of luncheon meat items. Dairy boxes will need to have between eight and 12 pounds of at least two dairy items,…
Dairy Quota Saga Getting Closer to Final Outcome
…their right to implement QIP the way they did,” AcMoody explained. The dairy quota saga also includes the United Dairy Farmers of California (UDFC) group that has developed another plan…
USDA Report Details Extent of Dairy Consolidation
A recent report from the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides details about the level of consolidation within the dairy industry. The ‘Consolidation in U.S. Dairy Farming’ report found that…
AB 2959 Raises Concern for Industry Members and Air Quality Specialists
…landfills – and converting those into highly nutritious animal-sourced foods such as meat or dairy,” said Dr. Frank Mitloehner, professor and air quality specialist in the Department of Animal Science…
Conservation at Work: Livestock Pipeline Maximizes Grazing Potential
…facilitate the development of a more efficient water system to optimize the rotational grazing plan on his organic dairy farm. McClelland noted that the practice was a significant benefit to…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-04-20
…looking into expanding the use of dairy manure products and a new campaign that is encouraging best practices for farmworkers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…received through the USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program.” Chris Edmonds, branch manager with the Prairie Farms Dairy: “We’re in a position to help those in need with food….
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
…by providing support for agricultural producers, growers, and processors impacted by coronavirus, including producers, growers, and processors of specialty crops, non-specialty crops, dairy, livestock and poultry, including livestock and poultry…
Round Three of Farmers to Families Food Box Program Announced
…ensure that all recipient organizations have access to fresh produce, dairy products, fluid milk, and meat products. The announcement of another round of funding being made available was made as…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-27-20
…is needed, Cal/OSHA updating a COVID safety poster and why employers are seeking clarification. Also, learn how heat stress can take a toll on future dairy productivity and an NRCS…
Lawmakers Encourage Better Dairy Access in Japan
…dairy industry,” the group stated in the letter. “Over the coming years, domestic Japanese dairy production will be insufficient to meet demand. America’s dairy industry stands willing and ready to…
New Management Practice Proposals Being Accepted for AMMP
…Air Resources Board (CARB). “CDFA has heard from several stakeholders about innovative manure management technologies that might fit into AMMP and offer more options for dairy and livestock operators to…
Dairy Supply Chains Will Need to Remain Flexible According to Report
A new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange indicates that dairy supply chains will need to make considerable adjustments to respond to the market created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The drastically…