Tag Archives: Dairy

USDA to Host Free Biosecurity Webinars for Dairy and Poultry Producers

January 23, 2026   Office of Public Affairs

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will offer two free webinars focused on biosecurity best practices to help prevent the introduction and spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). These sessions are designed for: Each webinar will cover practical steps producers can take to strengthen biosecurity controls and protect animal health. USDA experts will also highlight free resources available to …

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A Pride Month Conversation with Cody Nicholson Stratton, of Foggy Bottoms Boys Farms

June 26, 2025   Office of Public Affairs

On June 19, 2025, Cody Nicholson Stratton (pictured left), farmer/operator of Foggy Bottoms Boys Farm, joined virtually on Zoom for Pride Month Lunch and Learn; pictured right, Cody, his husband Thomas, and their six-year-old son. In celebration of Pride Month, CDFA’s Office of Civil Rights and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee hosted a special virtual Lunch & Learn with Cody Nicholson Stratton …

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Video: Secretary Ross offers updates on drought, dairy pricing in interview at World Ag Expo

February 17, 2015   Office of Public Affairs

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 front – as well as her highlights from the annual show.  

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Letter to dairy stakeholders from CDFA Secretary Karen Ross

June 24, 2013   Office of Public Affairs

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 announced a previous temporary adjustment that went into effect on February 1st but expired on May 31st. As that adjustment …

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Statement from Secretary Ross on dairy pricing

September 13, 2012   Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

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 the dairy marketplace. When considering changes to the formulas used to calculate the minimum price, the Department is obligated to …

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California Dairy Future Task Force asked to evaluate long-term solutions

September 4, 2012   Karen Ross, California Agriculture Secretary, and Linda

Despite the perfect storm of economic challenges affecting our dairy industry, cooperation and strategic reform can provide a more sustainable marketplace for our dairy farmers. Many dairies suffered steep financial losses as a result of the economic collapse in 2008 and 2009. Before equity recovery was complete, a nationwide drought struck in 2012, driving up feed prices and causing significant …

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