As California continues to implement regulations aimed at lowering emissions and conserving energy, the state’s dairy industry is becoming increasingly energy efficient. Proactive approaches from dairy farm families in their…
Federal Bill Aims to Prevent Local Regulation of Agriculture
…product is sold in other states. A national coalition of more than 100 agricultural groups including the California Dairy Campaign and the California Farmers Union argues that the bill would…
World Food Prices Rise 1.1 Percent in March
The United Nations food agency says world food prices rose during March, driven by increases in grains and dairy costs. The Food and Agriculture Organization’s food price index measures monthly…
New Trap Better at Snaring Stable Flies
…dairy cows, decreasing weight gain in beef cattle and lowering feed efficiency. Insecticide treatments are used to help keep stable flies off animals, but treatments wash off as cattle walk…
USDA Reopens Enrollment for Improved Dairy Safety Net Tool
…can participate in FSA’s MPP-Dairy or the Risk Management Agency’s Livestock Gross Margin Insurance Plan for Dairy Cattle (LGM-Dairy), but not both. During the 2018 enrollment period, only producers with…
U.S. Dairy Export Council Seeks Market Growth in China
…University to establish the U.S.-China Dairy Innovation Center at the university. Tom Vilsack, U.S. Dairy Export Federation President and CEO says the partnership is a “game-changing agreement” that will lead…
USDA Decides on California Federal Milk Marketing Order
…to officially move forward with it or not,” said Director of Economic Analysis for Western United Dairymen (WUD) Annie AcMoody. The USDA will be distributing ballot materials to the state’s…
USDA: No Consolidation in Cow-Calf Operations for Five Years
…on farms. Each farm family can more effectively manage larger herds and flocks. Back in 1987, the average beef cow herd was 89 cows. Also back then, the midpoint dairy…
Lighthizer Hopeful of New NAFTA Deal
…Bureau Federation reported there was much work left to be done on market access, referring to the U.S.-Canada dairy trade issue. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Grant Funding Available for the 2018 Alternative Manure Management Program
…to reduce dairy and livestock greenhouse gas emissions. The program will provide $19-33 million in grants to California dairy and livestock operators to implement non-digester manure management practices that reduce…
Omnibus Bill Includes Several Ag Provisions
…budget for wildfire suppression, extension of current law of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act, and legislation relating to dairy product labeling. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Spending Bill Includes Victory for Milk Labeling Standards
…mislabeled imitation dairy foods, a move the National Milk Producers Federation says is a major victory for farmers and consumers alike. Federation president and CEO Jim Mulhern says the bill…
EU, U.S., to Talk Tariff Exemption
…rice, cranberries, peanut butter and products from cotton, along with bourbon and U.S. motorcycles. Absent from the list, for now, is dairy products, which were expected from federal lawmakers in…
Full 2016 Crop Year Report, Including Ag Exports
…the leading US state for cash farm receipts. For the 2016 crop year California agricultural exports totaled $20.04 billion. Top commodities for export included almonds, wine, dairy and dairy products,…