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How Ag is Affected by Governor Newsom’s Budget
…Program, and $25 million dollars for dairy digester and alternative manure management projects. The proposal also requests funding to restart CDFA’s noxious weed management program and for the construction of…
Several Developments for Dairy in 2018
…take a tougher stance on labeling non-dairy products as milk. Western United Dairymen highlighted state initiatives like the Alternative Manure Management and FARMER Programs as being incredibly valuable to producers…
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Six New Dairy Biomethane Projects Receive Funding
…requiring regulations to reduce methane emissions from livestock and dairy manure operations. The CPUC established the dairy biomethane pilot program in order to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by repurposing…
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Climate-Smart Agriculture Endorsed by CDFA and UC ANR in New Partnership
…that will be highly involved with the initiative are the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, Healthy Soils Program, Alternative Manure Management Program. Three UC Cooperative Extension advisors will be…
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Alternative Manure Management Projects Receive $21.6 Million in Funding
…gas (GHG) emissions on dairies and livestock operations. The CDFA’s Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) looks to lower emission levels by employing manure management techniques aside from dairy digestors. Livestock…
How, and When, to Harvest the “Three Sisters”
…the corn will still be green. The final test will be to prick a kernel of corn with a pin. Milky liquid means it is ready. Clear liquid means it…
The California Kitchen: Pressure Cooked Beef Bourguignon
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Straw Bale Makes for Low Maintenance Gardening
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CDFA Awards $69.9 Million for Dairy Digester Projects
…Research and Development Program (DDRDP), will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from manure on California dairy farms. Dairy manure produces methane when it decomposes. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that…