Three of California’s dairy farms report cattle infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. California is the nation’s top milk-producing state and the 14th in the nation to report bird flu …
Efforts to Keep California Herds Safe from Avian Influenza
As of April 10, no cases of avian influenza have been confirmed in California herds, but worries persist. “Right now, we’re pathogen-free here in California and we’re hoping to stay …
STOP QIP Petition Disqualified
A STOP QIP petition has officially been disqualified by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross. An announcement was made on December 16. The petition sought a …
Dairy Innovation Grants Available to Producers
Dairy innovation grants are available from the Pacific Coast Coalition Dairy Business Initiative (PCC-DBII), hosted by Fresno State. The third cycle of the grant awards will make funding available to …
Floodwaters Create ‘Situational Crisis’ for California Dairy Farmers
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 standing water. Evacuation …
California Dairy Industry Priorities for the Next Farm Bill
As Congress continues working on the 2023 Farm Bill, the California dairy industry has several priorities for lawmakers to consider. Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs for the California Milk …
Federal Order Proves Valuable for California Dairy Farmers
California dairy farmers have been operating under a Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) as of November 1, 2018. Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs for the California Milk Producers Council, …
Ag Byproducts Proving to Be Immensely Popular As Dairy Feed
A recent survey of California dairies provides some context for how popular ag byproducts are as a feed for dairy cows. Using information from the California Department of Food and …
California Cattle Council Details Priorities in Strategic Plan
The California Cattle Council has outlined some areas of emphasis in its strategic plan that was officially approved back in May. Executive Director of Council, Justin Oldfield explained to AgNet …
Dairy Quota Saga Getting Closer to Final Outcome
California’s dairy quota saga continues after an administrative law judge issued a decision regarding one of the actions involving the Quota Implementation Plan (QIP). The Stop QIP group had filed …
Dairy Quota Questions Linger as Repeal Process Continues
Industry members are still waiting to see what will come of California’s dairy quota as groups continue to push for its repeal. There are two separate groups both working towards …
FMMO Rollout: ‘Most People Are Pretty Happy’
The California dairy industry continues to adjust to changes brought about by the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO). The FMMO rollout has been coming along relatively smoothly over the past …
USMCA Will Bring Gains for California Dairies
Lawmakers have returned to Congress for the first time in 2019 and officials will have several significant issues that will need to be addressed. Along with the 2018 Farm Bill, …
Several Developments for Dairy in 2018
As 2018 comes to an end, reflecting over the past year reveals some significant developments for the California dairy industry. One of the biggest events for California dairy farmers was …
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