California Dairies, Inc. (CDI), the largest dairy farmer-owned cooperative in California, announced today that it has agreed to acquire DairyAmerica, effective January 1, 2023. DairyAmerica, a globally recognized supplier of quality and sustainable dairy ingredients, is a federated cooperative currently co-owned by CDI, Agri-Mark, Inc., and O-AT-KA Milk Products. As part of the acquisition, CDI will purchase the ownership rights …
As California farmers prepare for the New Year, there are some labor-related changes to laws and regulations that ag employers need to be aware of. Watch this brief interview with Adam Borchard from the California Fresh Fruit Association as he explains, based on his recent presentation at the Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo. Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their …
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the return of its consumer promotion focused on holiday breakfast traditions with dairy. The annual campaign – titled Holiday Mornings Mean More – debuted in 2020 and focuses on the California market. Holiday Mornings Mean More communicates messages of family, togetherness, and the importance of celebrating time together over special breakfast recipes. …
Representing dairy farmers, cooperatives, and processors, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) issued the following joint statement in response to USDA’s proposed changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) released today: “It is unfortunate for WIC participants that the proposed rule would decrease access to dairy products …
NMPF called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to use existing legal authority to modernize its regulations allowing for faster approval of animal-feed additives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, submitting comments to the agency recently that highlighted the need for urgent action to enhance dairy’s role as a climate solution. “Innovative and voluntary solutions are needed to reduce greenhouse …
There are some significant changes coming soon to water quality regulations for Central Valley dairy producers and now is the time to prepare. Watch this brief interview with Paul Sousa from Western United Dairies as he explains and read more about it in California Dairy Magazine. Please thank this video’s sponsor Clean Energy for their industry support.
A recent multi-university collaborative study is showing consistent increases in milk production for dairies converting to robotic milking systems across the nation. Watch this brief interview with Dairy Management Specialist Camila Lage from Cornell Cooperative Extension as she explains. Read more about it in California Dairy Magazine. Please thank this video’s sponsor Clean Energy for their industry support.
Automated milking systems are turning out to be a plus for both labor reduction and overall animal welfare on California dairies. Watch this brief interview with Daniela Bruno, UCCE Dairy Advisor based Fresno County, as she explains. Read more about it in California Dairy Magazine. Please thank this video’s sponsor Clean Energy for their industry support.
While automation is not a cheap investment, Travis Hooker and his father are invested in the future of the California dairy industry, and automating their milking system is one way they working to meet today’s challenges. Watch this brief interview with Travis on how this new system is panning out on his family dairy in Chowchilla, CA. Read more in …
Vierra Dairy Farms of Hilmar, California had a historic day at the International Jersey Show, exhibiting the Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, and Honorable Mention Grand Champion. This is the third consecutive year Vierra Dairy Farms has won Grand Champion Female and Reserve Grand Champion Female at World Dairy Expo. The winning Junior Three-Year-Old Cow and Intermediate Champion Female, Rivendale …
