For more than two centuries, families in California have sustained their dairy farming legacy by passing down core values and refining the science of caring for the cows and the land. As they strive for continuous improvement, they are updating … Continue reading
June is dairy month—a time to celebrate nutrient rich, locally-produced dairy foods people love. It’s also a time for dairy farm families to reflect on their long history and many achievements. In the Golden State, we recognize the milestones our … Continue reading
California’s outdated system for protecting water quality is undergoing an overhaul. For Central Valley water users, this regulatory reform is long overdue. And while the changes that come with it won’t be easy, they provide farmers in the nation’s top … Continue reading
When legislators approved Senate Bill 1383 (Lara) last September, California became the first state to initiate plans for reducing dairy methane emissions. The law gives broad authority to the California Air Resources Board (ARB) to set aggressive goals for reducing … Continue reading
Doing more with less is part of the daily routine at California dairy farms. Running a dairy is increasingly challenging. What’s amazing is how California dairy families have managed these challenges, while making continuous improvements to efficiency and productivity. Ninety-nine … Continue reading
For more than a decade, California dairy organizations have worked shoulder to shoulder with conservationists to preserve and increase the state’s threatened tricolored blackbird population. Partners in this effort include Audubon California, California Farm Bureau Federation, Dairy Cares, Sustainable Conservation, … Continue reading
Despite a welcome wet start to California’s rainy season, long-term prospects for having enough water for agriculture in parts of the San Joaquin Valley are jeopardized by more than just drought. A new proposal by the State Water Resources Control … Continue reading
Highlights: What you need to know about the new medicated feed rules… On January 1st 2017 new federal rules will require that a herd veterinarian provide a Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) order when any “medically important antibiotic” (antibiotic used in … Continue reading
Through improved production efficiency, the water footprint of a glass of milk has been continuously reduced over the years. Dairy farmers in the Golden State are now making further strides in water conservation with more efficient crop irrigation technologies and … Continue reading
Dairy sustainability is taking root across the Golden State in many ways. Increasing utilization of solar energy on dairy farms is definitely at the forefront of this trend and reflects the long-term commitment of dairy families to sustainable practices. Solar … Continue reading