Eleventh-hour national monument designations from the Biden Administration add more than half a million acres to California’s historic 30×30 initiative.

To the tune of $1.15 million dollars, this week the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertlizer Research and Education Program announced awards going out to five new projects that aim to improve nutrient and irrigation management practices.

From Brad Rippey, USDA Meteorologist, "We are expecting a mid-to-late winter period that should be warmer than average and also drier than average.”

Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order directing state agencies to address the health risks associated with ultra-processed foods and synthetic food dyes.

Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order directing state agencies to address the health risks associated with ultra-processed foods and synthetic food dyes.

The USDA recently announced the appointment of 36 members to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board.

John Walt Boatright, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says that even though the increase in positions certified was small, it still demonstrates how important the program is.

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.

A positive outlook emerged from the 52nd Annual Almond Conference, held in December in Sacramento.

While a challenging year for the dairy industry, Dairy Checkoff-led efforts have helped to create awareness about dairy and its health benefits.