Not only in California, but the entire US dairy industry has been in an economic slump for a while, and it’s time for a change. Lynn McBride, Executive Director of the California Dairy Campaign is rallying with other dairy organizations across the country to look to the prosperity of the Canadian dairy industry all these years, and begin to model …
To Pool or Not to Pool California Milk
Under the new California Federal Milk Marketing Order, dairy processors now have the option of whether to pool their milk (outside of Class 1 milk). So what does this mean and how does it affect the industry? Watch this brief interview with Annie AcMoody from Western United Dairymen as she explains. Read more about it in California Dairy Magazine.
US Dairy Exports Decline Due to International Trade Dispute
With a rising middle class in China, US dairy producers saw potential for a great marketing opportunities that has recently been shattered by the current international trade dispute. With trade issues in Mexico as well, another big market for the the US dairy industry, there are big concerns as to how this will impact the industry in a time of …
How California Dairy Producers are Paid Under New FMMO
With the recent conversion to a Federal Milk Marketing Order in California, dairy producers may notice some changes in the way they are paid? Watch this brief interview with Annie Acmoody from Western United Dairymen as she explains some of the changes. Read more about it in California Dairy Magazine.
Global Dairy Market Update from California Milk Advisory Board
While California dairy producers have been experiencing continued lower prices for their product, there are some positive global trends dairy producers can look forward to as reported by John Talbot, CEO of the California Milk Advisory Board in a recent interview with California Ag Network. Watch this brief interview and read more about it in California Dairy Magazine. Don’t currently …
California launches first dairy digester pipeline cluster
California is proud to announce the state’s first dairy digester pipeline cluster. CDFA Undersecretary Jenny Lester Moffitt was on-hand this week for the launch of Calgren Renewable Fuels’ new facility, which partners with local dairies in the Pixley, California area. Eleven digesters, 22 miles of pipeline and 75,000 cows contribute to this interconnected system, which will collectively reduce an estimated of 1,867,651 metric …
UCCE Manure Nitrogen Study Update in Dairy Feed Crops
It takes time for the nitrogen found in dairy manure water to become available to feed crops out in the field, and as dairy producers don’t want to under or over fertilize their feed crops, the UC Cooperative Extension is conducting a research trial to find out more regarding how manure water interacts in the soil with plant root systems. …
Western United Dairymen on USDA Aid Announcement for International Trade Dispute
WUD applauds USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue’s actions announced today to try to mitigate the impact international trade disputes are having on California’s dairy farm families. The Department announced a three-prong plan to mitigate the impact of retaliatory tariffs on various agricultural commodities including payments to producers, product purchase and donation and assistance with developing new export markets. The combination of …
5 Tips for Using Livestock Scales Effectively for Weighing Animals
There are numerous challenges when it comes to weighing animals. They may move about a lot or get nervous, agitated or anxious making it very difficult to weigh them accurately using the standard or conventional scales. This is where livestock scales come in handy. They weigh the animals with high accuracy and precision while overcoming the usual challenges. They are …
Alfalfa Project Reports Massive Water Savings
The Alfalfa Project (TAP) recently released its environmental impact report of the last three years, sharing that water usage on alfalfa farms using its precision agriculture practices and subsurface drip irrigation dropped by nearly half. The 47% water savings totaled 3.1 billion gallons of water over three years on 1,100 acres during 2015-2016 and 1,430 acres during 2017 that took …
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