A look at the California dairy sector, tractor replacement, and other clean-air innovations. A robotic, electric-powered feed pusher moves feed closer on a Merced County dairy farm. C alifornia farmers have made major strides to help clean the air. Over the past two decades, about 15,000 pieces of agricultural equipment in the San Joaquin Valley have been replaced wither newer, cleaner versions. This has been done in partnership with the state, with public and private invest

Over the past eight years, California’s dairy farms have collectively achieved an annual reduction of 5 million metric tons of methane (CO2e) and counting. This is important, as scientists agree that reductions in methane emissions are critical to slowing global warming. The world-leading effort has drawn some well-deserved attention. Unfortunately, there are several common myths and misconceptions about California dairy’s methane reduction programs. Let’s explore the misnome

Dairies deploy vermifiltration systems to reduce methane and improve water and nutrient management. California dairy farmers are...

Earlier this year, Dairy Cares announced a major milestone in planet-smart dairy farming. California’s dairy farms have reduced annual...