…number of dairies has declined, those remaining are highly skilled operations. However, milk prices—according to Case’s personal observation—have not kept pace with inflation, making profitability more challenging. Case’s farm is…
USDA Pays Millions to California Dairies Amid Bird Flu Milk Losses
…2024. The virus has infected cattle and caused severe declines in milk production across the region. Report by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West: USDA Pays Millions to California Dairies Amid…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…per ton, largely influenced by Central Valley heat, low-quality yields, and alternative feed options like canola and almond hulls. “Some dairies are feeding very little to no alfalfa in their…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-10-25
…ag needs from its next leader. He responds with a promise: “I will be the biggest champion California farmers have ever had.” Whether it’s preserving organic dairies in the north,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-30-25
…legacy. Plus, in this week’s Merck Minute, Glaucio Lopes shares why 2025 could be a strong financial year for dairies—and why now is the time for strategic investment. If you…
“My Job Depends on AG”: California’s Farming Backbone
…“My Job Depends on AG” isn’t just a slogan; it’s a truth that echoes across farm towns, orchards, dairies, and packing houses statewide. “My Job Depends on AG”: California’s Farming…
Hay and Alfalfa Market After Tariffs
…hay season, we’re now basically done and through a wheat silage season here. “These dairies have a lot of feed on hand; they have a surplus of inventory of both…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…600,000 tons of surplus forage has entered the local market, driving prices down and creating a placement crisis for farmers and dairies. Why It Matters Alfalfa is being replaced in…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-07-25
…in tax credits to a hydrogen fuel facility in Lancaster and a port in Ventura County to improve logistics and supply chains. Additionally, California Dairies, Inc. opened a new 200,000…
Grand Opening of Valley Natural Beverages
California Dairies Inc. in Bakersfield, California, the largest dairy farmer owned cooperative in the state. Just cut the ribbon and grand opening on a shiny new 200,000 square-foot plant called…
NASDA Policy Priorities Set for 2025
…dairies, swine, and poultry farms. NASDA is pushing for a guest worker program that allows for full-time, year-round employment—not just seasonal help. “We just can’t get the labor we need,”…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-17-25
…conversation also touched on the impact of the H5N1 avian influenza on California dairies, leading to a ban on dairy exhibitions. The conversation also touched on the potential impact of…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-11-25
…among young farmers, such as diversifying into cheese making. Infrastructure challenges. Lorrie and Nick also discuss the hay market, noting that 2023 was tough for dairies and predicting a slow…
Hansen Industries Showcases Energy-Efficient Ventilation at World Ag Expo
…generating heat, allowing operators to optimize airflow based on seasonal needs. In colder months, slower speeds can help keep bedding dry and reduce moisture-related issues. “In California dairies, airflow is…