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Category Archives: Dairy
Young African leaders visit CDFA to learn about agriculture, energy and the environment
UC Davis hosted 25 Young African Leaders as part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship in July as part of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative. For two of these young leaders, the trip to California also included a visit with CDFA’s Office of … Continue reading
“Say Cheese!” the latest video from the Growing California series
“Say Cheese!” is a profile of the Fiscalini Cheese Company of Modesto, California. This is the latest segment in the Growing California video series, a partnership with California Grown.
Posted in Agricultural Marketing, Dairy, Growing California
Tagged Cheese, Fiscalini, Growing California
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Modesto Bee editorial: Pope, farmers have more in common than they know
From the Modesto Bee editorial board: Two stories caught our interest this week that centered on folks who might not seem to have much in common – Pope Francis and some Central Valley farmers. The first story was a look … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, Dairy, Environment
Tagged climate change, dairy digesters, Fiscalini Farms, Joseph Farms, Pope Francis, tricolor blackbirds
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Study: California dairy industry contributes $21 billion to state’s economy, stimulates ripple effect of $65 billion
From the California Milk Advisory Board: New study conducted by University of California Agricultural Issues Center shows significant impact of state’s leading agricultural commodity Cementing its place as California’s most important agricultural commodity by farm revenue, California farms sold about $9.4 … Continue reading
A Day in Marin: Farmers Share a Passion for a Place Called California
“A day in Marin.” Say that out loud to someone from California’s Bay Area, then stand back and watch the reaction. “Well, I could reschedule that meeting, move some things around…” It’s something you want to do, someplace you want to … Continue reading
Video: Secretary Ross offers updates on drought, dairy pricing in interview at World Ag Expo
At the World Ag Expo February 10-12 in Tulare, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross was interviewed by WAE-TV, a partnership with the Expo and Dairy Business Communications. She provided updates on California’s ongoing drought and recent activity on the dairy pricing … Continue reading
Letter to dairy stakeholders from CDFA Secretary Karen Ross
What follows is a letter from CDFA Secretary Karen Ross to the dairy industry that was sent as CDFA announced a determination that market conditions warrant a temporary adjustment to the minimum milk prices. After a late December hearing, CDFA … Continue reading
Posted in Dairy, Trade, Uncategorized
Tagged Dairy, Drought, feed costs, milk, temporary price adjustment
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“Goat Day” an excellent outreach opportunity for dairy foods program
This Saturday, January 19, UC Davis will host its annual “Goat Day,” an opportunity for goat owners, veterinarians and students to learn about a variety of goat health and management topics. There will be updates on current goat research and … Continue reading
Central Valley Dairy Farmer Honored for Commitment to Conservation
I am pleased that Kings County dairy farmer Dino Giacomazzi has been named the 2012 recipient of the Leopold Conservation Award in California. The … Continue reading
Statement from Secretary Ross on dairy pricing
Under state law, the California Department of Food and Agriculture has the responsibility of calculating the minimum price that milk producers are to receive from processors. In order to perform this duty, the Department employs economists who monitor conditions in … Continue reading
