Dairy Cares, March 2018 When it comes to energy use, California dairy farm families are implementing bright ideas to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels. Dairies are increasingly turning to energy-use-efficiency, conservation, and clean-energy technologies. Dairy farmers are partnering with … Continue reading
CDQAP February 2018 eNewsletter Share this Page
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) awarded $9.64 million in grant funding to 17 dairy farms for their proposed projects to improve manure management. The inaugural recipients of the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) represent a wide range … Continue reading
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2018-CDQAP-January-Newsletter Share this Page
The beginning of the year is a time for reflection and resolutions, and dairy is in the buzz. Whether it’s in social circles or social media, there seems to be a lot of discussion about dairy’s role in a sustainable … Continue reading
New state and federal laws seek to prevent antibiotic resistance in both humans and animals. A review of herd health and treatment programs may reveal opportunities to decrease medication costs. Highlights: What You Need to Know About Antibiotic … Continue reading
Highlights: What You Need to Know About Animal Handling & Profitably Increasing scientific evidence demonstrates that handling practices which increase livestock stress levels result in measurable reduction in milk production, increased retained milk and decreased conception. For producers participating in … Continue reading
SPLASH!® milk science update: January 2018 Issue This month’s issue features vitamin K in dairy, breastfeeding and multiple sclerosis, diabetes and dairy, and iron in milk. Share this Page
California is already making great strides toward the state’s ambitious goal to reduce dairy methane by 40% by 2030. Progress is being made through dairy farm families’ voluntary efforts, coupled with the state’s tremendous investment in methane-reduction projects. However, there’s … Continue reading