The U.S. beef and dairy sectors are making progress toward the goal of becoming climate neutral by 2050. Despite initial skepticism about achieving that goal, there is a path forward …
California Dairies to Expect Letters from Central Valley Water Board
Western United Dairies (WUD) is letting California dairies know to be on the lookout for a letter from the Central Valley Water Board. The agency is working to sort out …
Determination Finally Issued for QIP Referendum After Close Vote
Results from the referendum vote related to the Quota Implementation Plan (QIP) have been released by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The QIP referendum pertained to a sunset …
Using Ag By-Products in California Dairy Feed Crucial for Sustainability
A team of researchers has detailed the value that by-products provide when used in California dairy feed. The report, “By-Product Use in California Dairy Feed Has Vital Sustainability Implications,” highlights …
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 …
USDA Misses Deadline on Origin of Livestock Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program (NOP) has missed the deadline that was given by Congress to finalize the Origin of Livestock Rule. A coalition of industry groups …
USDA Working to Mitigate the Cost of Milk Dumping
After significant market changes related to COVID-19, milk dumping is being reported by dairy producers throughout the country. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is now taking action to reduce some …
Dairy Struggles with Extreme Shift in the Market
The average consumer might be surprised to learn about the considerable dairy struggles the industry is having to contend with outside of general concern related to COVID-19. While milk is …
Finding the Threshold for Almond Hull Concentration in Dairy Rations
Researchers have been evaluating what type of affect increasing almond hull concentration in rations for lactating dairy cows will have on milk production. Almond hulls have been shown to have …
Sorghum Provides Multiple Areas of Value as Dairy Forage
Growing sorghum as a dairy forage can provide significant value for farmers, particularly as water availability continues to be a growing concern. The interest in sorghum can vary between wet …
Dairy Quota Program Will Not ‘Cease and Desist’
Back in October, an organization representing a group of California dairy farmers issued a letter calling for the termination of the state’s dairy quota program. The STOP QIP group has …
Environmental Footprint of California Livestock Often Gets Inflated
While livestock production does contribute to emission levels, the fact that California is a global leader in production efficiency and sustainability can sometimes be lost in the conversation about animal …
Industry Seeks Additional Tariff Relief as USDA Reports Increased Milk Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) noted increased milk production in its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report for October. Milk production forecasts for 2018 and 2019 have been …
Agri View: BFTP-Happy Cows Can Boost Production
In this Blast from the Past episode of Agri View with Everett Griner, Everett talks about dairy production and happy cows in today’s Agri View. BFTP-Happy Cows Can Boost Production
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