…enforcing currently-standing regulations. The federation’s issue is with the use of the dairy terms for non-dairy items. For example: soy milk or dairy-free yogurt. The FDA is working on different…
Pork Producers Say ‘Move On Without Japan’ for TPP
…in the agricultural sectors it considers “sacred” – dairy, sugar, rice, beef, pork, wheat and barley. Japan is demanding special treatment for its agricultural sector, including exempting pork and other…
Monthly Dairy Products Report
…Sherbet (hard) – 3.98 million gallons, down 11.8 percent. Frozen yogurt (total) – 6.13 million gallons, down 21.1 percent. Please click for the full report. Monthly Dairy Products Report-06-04-2014.(.pdf format)…
Celebrating Dairy in June
The focus is on dairy for the month of June. California is the nation’s leading dairy state. Sabrina Hill has more on Real California Milk Month. June is Real California…
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring “Real California Milk Month”
…below: PROCLAMATION California prides itself on its vibrant agricultural sector, of which the dairy industry forms a key part. Our dairy farms contribute in innumerable ways to the state’s economic…
Ag Leadership Names Four New Board Members
…life trustee of Claremont McKenna College. Bob Cherenson is one of eight partners at Turlock-based Lander Veterinary Clinic, which serves large production-oriented food animal operations, particularly dairy farms. He is…
USDA Awarding $6 Million to Prepare Farmers for New Farm Bill Programs
…newly established Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP) begins late this summer and enrollment for “buy-up” provisions under the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) will begin early next year….
April 2014 Dairy Information Bulletin Released by CDFA
The California Department of Food and Agriculture released the April 2014 Dairy Information Bulletin today. Production of all milk on farms and ranches in California during April 2014 totaled 3.671…
Agriculture Groups Urge TPP Deal Without Japan
The National Pork Producers Council today joined the International Dairy Foods Association, the National Association of Wheat Growers, the USA Rice Federation and the U.S. Wheat Association in calling on…
USDA Launches New Resources at ChooseMyPlate.gov to Help Cost-Conscious Consumers Make Healthier Food Choices
…and low-fat dairy products. With so many food options available, it is often difficult for consumers to determine the best foods to put on their plates when the budget is…
The First Livestock and Dairy Outlooks for 2015
What can livestock and dairy producers expect in the way of production and price per USDA’s first forecasts for next year? Rod Bain reports. The First Livestock and Dairy Outlooks…
Leopold Conservation Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
…the case with the 2013 award, which went to the Robert Giacomini Dairy. We feature the Giacomini family in a video you may view by clicking HERE. The Leopold Conservation…
New Dairy Margin Insurance Program Ready by Sept. 1st?
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Agriculture Secretary Vilsack is confident the new Dairy Margin Insurance program will be ready by September 1st. Dairy Margin Insurance Program…
Ag Sec. Vilsack Announces Continued Progress on 2014 Farm Bill Implementation
…April 15, 2014. Dairy Forward Pricing Program: Final rule published on March 21, 2014, that re-established the Dairy Forward Pricing Program. County and Regional Loan Rates: County and regional loan…