A new effort called the Net Zero Initiative was recently introduced to help dairy producers improve environmental stewardship practices. The initiative was launched by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy…
Benefits of Liquid Manure Drip Irrigation Generating Significant Interest
…Central Valley have signed up to begin using the system, with dairies in other states showing significant interest as well. “The yields are the same or better and the environmental…
Industry Responds to Newsom Endorsement of Proposition 15
…at a time when they are already suffering from the effects of the pandemic. The measure would increase taxes on barns, dairies, wineries, processing plants, vineyards, orchards and other agricultural…
Dairy Quota Saga Getting Closer to Final Outcome
…was used to put it in place. So, he recommended the Secretary deny the referendum,” said Annie AcMoody, Economist for Western United Dairies. “At this point she has not said…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-06-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering USDA’s data of the consolidation of U.S. dairies, Cal/OSHA…
AB 2959 Raises Concern for Industry Members and Air Quality Specialists
…Several industry groups have indicated they would be working to oppose the bill, including the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF), Western United Dairies, and the California Cattlemen’s Association. While industry…
Complex Process to Determine Fate of California Dairy Quota Continues
…AcMoody, Economist for Western United Dairies. “At least we were able to have the hearing despite all the measures where people are not supposed to gather in large groups.” The…
Water Board Seeks to Fund 26 New Personnel Through Increased Fees
…multiple areas of the industry. Irrigated agricultural land, dairies, food processing facilities, local governments, and all other entities required to obtain a discharge permit would be partially responsible for funding…
Dairy Struggles with Extreme Shift in the Market
…industry in the U.S. is that a strong portion of the portfolio goes to restaurants,” said Annie AcMoody, Economist with Western United Dairies. “With all the shelter in place orders…
Dairy Quota Questions Linger as Repeal Process Continues
…the meeting and she responded back asking for signatures if the UDFC wants this go to a hearing and a referendum,” said Annie AcMoody, Dairy Economist with Western United Dairies….
Objections to the Split-Roll Property Tax Measure
…improvements such as barns, dairies, wineries, processing plants, vineyards and orchards,” said California Farm Bureau Federation President Jamie Johansson. “The split-roll measure would increase the tax burden on California farmers…
IPM Achievement Award Winners Announced
…it has helped to educate many local residents on best management practices to avoid mosquitoes and vector-borne diseases. It collaborates with local water management agencies, dairies, and farms to provide…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Helping Dairies Manage the Supply Chain
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
…greenhouse gas (GHG) emission levels on dairies across California. “The awards allow our dairy families to produce clean renewable energy,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “These efforts promote energy-secure…