…leaders, agricultural groups which included the American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the American Dairy Coalition, and the National Cotton Council, highlighted the need to support American…
AFBF Outlines Coronavirus Concerns for Agriculture
…as well as maintaining stable and fair markets. AFBF called for close monitoring of production interruptions at dairy processors, meat packing facilities and other processing facilities. AFBF is also requesting…
Finding the Threshold for Almond Hull Concentration in Dairy Rations
Researchers have been evaluating what type of affect increasing almond hull concentration in rations for lactating dairy cows will have on milk production. Almond hulls have been shown to have…
Sorghum Provides Multiple Areas of Value as Dairy Forage
Growing sorghum as a dairy forage can provide significant value for farmers, particularly as water availability continues to be a growing concern. The interest in sorghum can vary between wet…
Ensuring Food Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
…preventative controls. “Food safety is paramount due to the nutrition provided by California fruits, nuts, vegetables, meat, eggs and dairy products to the health and wellbeing of our citizens,” CDFA…
USMCA Ratification Now Officially Complete
…and being signed into law by President Donald Trump back in January. The trade deal encompasses important improvements to market access for American agriculture, including provisions for dairy market access,…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 03-11-20
…Ag Order 4.0 is concerning central coast growers, and get the details on the Dairy Quota Suspension Hearing. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Date Set for Dairy Quota Suspension Hearing
…While the dairy industry waits for a ruling from the Administrative Law Judge, the United Dairy Families of California group is also continuing to circulate its own petition which looks…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-03-20
…percent, the EU contemplating allowing American agriculture in a trade deal, and the recent work furthering the mitigation of methane emissions from dairy cows. Tune in to the show for…
Week in Review: Spotted Lanternfly Concerns and Water Allocations and Litigation
This week’s top stories highlight concern surrounding spotted lanternfly, a preview of the upcoming Golden State Dairy Management Conference, the lawsuit response to President Trump’s water plan, as well as…
Chinese Market Slowing Opening for U.S. Ag Products
…imported from the U.S. and updating the list of approved facilities allowed to export animal proteins, dairy and tallow for industry use. China has also lifted the ban on American…
Dairy Quota Questions Linger as Repeal Process Continues
…A number of dairy industry members have been supportive of either of the efforts to address the dairy quota system. The support for either the UDFC plan to phase out…
Golden State Dairy Management Conference Coming Up in March
…to hear presentations from University of California Farm Advisors, dairy faculty, and specialists on relevant topics for dairy production in California. “All the research we’ll be presenting is conducted in…
Objections to the Split-Roll Property Tax Measure
…value. “Whether on a tree or vine, at a dairy or at a processing facility, every fresh fruit, vegetable and gallon of milk we buy at the grocery store will…