…the FDA’s inaction to enforce existing standards of identity when it comes to dairy. Several lawmakers have also expressed concern regarding plant-based beverages being allowed to use dairy terminology. Much…
U.S. Dairy Leading on Climate Coalition
U.S. dairy takes the lead in a climate coalition. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC)…
The Number of Dairy Herds Fell in 2022
There were fewer dairy herds in 2022. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A USDA report says roughly six percent of U.S. dairy farms quit milking cows in…
Week in Review: Monterey Still Assessing March Storm Damage & More WOTUS Developments
…the United States (WOTUS) rule. The dairy industry is pursuing changes to federal milk pricing procedures; however, there is no consensus among industry groups. The implementation of Biden’s WOTUS rule…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 04-14-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the impacts of the Tulare flooding on the heard health of dairy cattle,…
Herd Health Concerns Due to Flooding in Tulare County
Floodwaters in and around Tulare County are raising concerns related to herd health among the dairy operations in the region. The issue was highlighted at a recent meeting of the…
Reforms to Federal Milk Pricing Sought by Industry Groups
The dairy industry is pursuing changes to federal milk pricing procedures. However, there is no consensus among industry groups. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) sent a petition to the…
Dairy Farm Innovations Yield Environmental Benefits
Dairy farms around the nation are becoming more efficient. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. From parlor to pasture, many advances in dairy farm management are helping drive…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-29-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers monitoring for leaffooted bug management critical for springtime, large amounts of dairy feed…
Food Prices Drop Slightly from January and February
…in March 2022. The marginal decline in February reflected significant drops in the price indices of vegetable oils and dairy together with smaller drops in cereals and meat indices. The…
Week in Review: Flooding Crisis for San Joaquin Valley Dairy Farmers and Central Coast Growers
Dairy farmers in the San Joaquin Valley are working to overcome the impacts of substantial flooding. The continuing series of California storms is having a dire impact on agricultural production…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-22-23
…100,000 dairy cows relocated due to massive flooding, and the propane farm incentive program providing payments for usage data. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Floodwaters Create ‘Situational Crisis’ for California Dairy Farmers
COURTESY: ANJA RAUDABAUGH Dairy farmers in the San Joaquin Valley are working to overcome the impacts of substantial flooding. Last week’s storms have left broad swaths of Tulare County under…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharging Made Easier & Biden Budget Highlights Conservation
…Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday (DAIRY PRIDE) Act of 2023 seeks to address concerns related to labeling. Requirements under Ag…