Feed is key to sustainability, and California leads the world
The diet of today’s California dairy cow is truly remarkable—a result of smart resource management and teamwork. There are a lot of...
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NEWSLETTER
The latest news about how California dairy farmers are being being planet smart
- Jul 1, 2019
- 4 min
California dairy farmers change up their soil strategy
Farmers are known to carry on the traditions of their ancestors. In fact, Legacy Ranches, in Pixley, California gets its name from how it...
- Jun 3, 2019
- 4 min
CA’s dairy farmers on their way toward planet-smart goals
California’s dairy families are world leaders in planet-smart farming. As Time magazine put it, “California already has a Green New...
- May 1, 2019
- 4 min
Recommendations for advancing water quality protection
On April 2, Central Valley dairies reached an important milestone in their efforts to protect groundwater. After several years of...
- Apr 17, 2019
- 2 min
Save the Date: California Dairy Sustainability Summit Announces 2020 Dates
Dairy industry stakeholders, dairy operators, and policymakers will return to Sacramento March 25-26, 2020, to showcase California’s...
- Mar 27, 2019
- 3 min
Dairies dig into expanding manure’s role in healthy soils
During his first few days in office, California Governor Gavin Newsom noted that healthy soils are important and an “interesting passion”...
- Mar 7, 2019
- 4 min
Cow Pies in the Sky: The Reality on Cows and Climate Goals
It’s time to address the “cow” in the room. By that, we mean any potentially cow-centric misconceptions or ideas about fighting climate...
- Jan 31, 2019
- 4 min
Cows and the Environment: A California Perspective
There has been a recent surge of efforts to drastically change dietary choices in the name of environmental protection. These efforts...
- Jan 7, 2019
- 3 min
Dairy farmers and regulators “mixing” their way toward cleaner air in the San Joaquin Valley
Dairy farmers in the San Joaquin Valley have a long history of working with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District...
- Dec 10, 2018
- 3 min
First-ever California Dairy Sustainability Summit builds momentum for continued collaboration
The California Dairy Sustainability Summit took place November 27 -28 in Sacramento and was a first-of-its kind success for the state’s...
- Nov 5, 2018
- 3 min
Innovative research to be discussed at inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit
California dairy farmers have a long history of working with researchers to advance their farming practices. Farmers support cutting-edge...
- Oct 16, 2018
- 3 min
Press Release: Changing Manure Management Would Significantly Reduce Dairy Methane Emissions
Study is the most detailed “whole dairy” methane analysis ever conducted in California (SACRAMENTO, CA – Oct. 16, 2018) New research...
- Oct 5, 2018
- 4 min
California Dairy Sustainability Summit: Further improving economic and environmental sustainability
Leading dairy organizations have united to host the inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit on November 27-28, 2018 at the...
- Sep 10, 2018
- 4 min
Water-Smart Dairy: Farmers conserve and protect water using precision technologies
More than 20 dairy farmers across California have been pioneering the use of subsurface drip irrigation to grow feed crops, including...
- Aug 2, 2018
- 3 min
California doubles down on climate-smart dairy
On July 6th, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced grant awards for 40 additional dairy digester projects...
- Jul 2, 2018
- 3 min
A lesson in planet-smart dairy
When it comes to being environmental stewards, California dairy farmers have a lot to be proud of. Through increasing efficiency and...
- Jun 5, 2018
- 3 min
Robots help carry on dairy family traditions
For dairy farmers, sustainability means making decisions today by considering how those choices will serve the animals, the environment,...
- May 2, 2018
- 3 min
California dairy farms provide valuable careers
California dairy farms play a key role in the state’s economy and food system. About 190,000 in-state jobs depend on dairy farming and...
- Apr 2, 2018
- 2 min
Bright ideas decrease reliance on fossil fuels
When it comes to energy use, California dairy farm families are implementing bright ideas to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels....
- Mar 21, 2018
- 2 min
A legacy lights the way
Dr. Gonca Pasin’s passion was bright and fueled with endless energy. As the executive director of the California Dairy Research...
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