New irrigation and fertilization technology, which conserves water and reduces environmental impacts, could soon spread to many dairies. After a successful trial run of the new system on three California dairies, the U.S. government has decided to include the new … Continue reading
CA dairy farms reach major milestone in climate goal Methane reduction efforts on track for positive impacts on climate and more The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) reported this month that California’s dairy farms will soon be more … Continue reading
CDQAP Quality Assurance Update September 2019 Share this Page
CDQAP Quality Assurance Update August 2019 Share this Page
The diet of today’s California dairy cow is truly remarkable—a result of smart resource management and teamwork. There are a lot of people involved in feeding cows—all working together, communicating regularly, and using science and research to continually improve. To … Continue reading
Vigilance in Your Hiring Process Tips to Protect Your Farm from Undercover Activists By Allyson Jones-Brimmer, Director of Industry Relations, Animal Agriculture Alliance The non-profit, multi-species Animal Agriculture Alliance works to protect food security and is an important partner in … Continue reading
Farmers are known to carry on the traditions of their ancestors. In fact, Legacy Ranches, in Pixley, California gets its name from how it began—a herd of 15 pasture-raised cows in the 1930s that were hand-milked on the side of … Continue reading
California’s dairy families are world leaders in planet-smart farming. As Time magazine put it, “California already has a Green New Deal,” and it includes the state’s family dairy farms. Through a collaborative effort, the state is working to demonstrate … Continue reading
During his first few days in office, California Governor Gavin Newsom noted that healthy soils are important and an “interesting passion” of his. His words confirm that the state will continue to support farmers and ranchers in nurturing the soil … Continue reading
It’s time to address the “cow” in the room. By that, we mean any potentially cow-centric misconceptions or ideas about fighting climate change. California has made great progress as a long-time leader in the effort to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) … Continue reading