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School Cafeterias Get Whole Milk Option Again
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA says the change aligns with updated nutrition science and consumer preference.
Milk Menu Changes Coming to Schools
California Ag Today
A new USDA rule expands dairy options available through federal child nutrition programs.
CDI Opens Doors to the Future of Milk in Bakersfield
California Ag Today
California Dairies, Inc. has unveiled its cutting-edge Valley Natural Beverages plant—a 200,000 square-foot facility in Bakersfield focused on shelf-stable dairy products.
Efficiency and Incentives Drive Dairy Emission Cuts
California Ag Today
California dairy farmers are on track to exceed the state’s methane-reduction targets ahead of the 2030 deadline, according to a recent Ag Alert from the California Farm Bureau.
Keeping Dairy Front of Mind
Southeast Regional Ag News
2024 reflected a year of focus for the Dairy Checkoff.
A Climbing Number of H5N1 Cases in CA Dairy Herds
California Ag Today
As of Monday, December 30th, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or APHIS, has confirmed 12 new cases of H5N1 avian flu in California dairy cattle, bringing the state’s total to 697 cases.
2024 Highlights for the Dairy Checkoff
California Ag Today
While a challenging year for the dairy industry, Dairy Checkoff-led efforts have helped to create awareness about dairy and its health benefits.
Milk Testing to Begin in Dairy Bird Flu States
California Ag Today
USDA will test milk starting in states where dairy cattle tested positive last spring for the H5N1 bird flu virus
The Dairy Disconnect
California Ag Today
Shawn Hackett, Hackett Financial Advisors, discusses mixed signals when it comes to dairy production and challenges ahead for herd expansion.
Ranchers Urged to Ready Themselves for Nov 5 EID Requirement
California Ag Today
If you expect to move cattle to a different state in November, the California Cattlemen’s Association is urging you to start planning now for a new USDA traceability rule that may require you to use an electronic identification device (EID) in some of your cattle.
H5N1 Causing More Complications than Anticipated for Dairy Herds
California Ag Today
Dairy farmers and veterinarians are reporting far greater rates of mortality among infected herds than anticipated and steep drops in the rate of milk production among recovered cows
Class 1 Pricing in FMMO Modernization Still a Pain Point
California Ag Today
We’ve been letting this one digest for a while, but there is still pushback against the USDA proposal for modernizing the Federal Milk Marketing Orders.
Dairy Family Donates $100K to Operation Outdoor Freedom
Southeast Regional Ag News
Operation Outdoor Freedom, which is supported by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and led by the Florida Forest Service, offers wounded veterans no-cost access to outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and camping at facilities designed just for them.
CA Dairy Worker Expresses Bird Flu Symptoms
California Ag Today
The California Department of Public Health is investigating a possible case of bird flu in a worker at a Central Valley dairy facility. The individual, who had contact with infected dairy cattle, reported mild symptoms, including eye redness.
A Dairy Checkoff Website for Farmers
California Ag Today
Dairy Management Inc. has launched a new website to more effectively communicate the full national and local impact of the dairy checkoff to farmers and importers.
A Catapult of California Dairy HPAI Numbers
California Ag Today
As of Monday, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed several new H5N1 avian flu instances in California dairy cattle, bringing the state up dramatically as far as total occurrences over a very short period of time.
U.S. Dairy Calls for Swift Action Against Colombia
California Ag Today
The U.S. Dairy Export Council and National Milk Producers Federation expressed their strong disappointment with a preliminary ruling by Colombia’s government that targets U.S. dairy exporters.
All Milks Are Not Equated Equal
California Ag Today
That’s the take-home out of a recent letter sent to the Department of Health and Human Services and the USDA.
HPAI Makes Itself Known in CA Dairy Cows
California Ag Today
It happened. The other proverbial shoe dropped just before the long holiday weekend with cows at three California dairies testing positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza.
H5N1 in the Media and a Positive Look Forward
Southeast Regional Ag News
"The first article that I read, the headline was, "High Path AI Found in Milk." Now that scares the devil out of you," says North Carolina Ag Commissioner Steve Troxler.