Heat Advisory September 2022

The National Weather Service has issued regional warnings for excessive heat throughout California, extending into next week. Highs could potentially reach up to 113 degrees for the coming six days. Particularly concerning for farmers is that overnight lows in many...
Got Certification?

Got Certification?

By Deanne Meyer, Ph.D., Livestock Waste Management Specialist, UC Davis, Department of Animal Science, UC ANR Is your dairy certified in Environmental Stewardship? If it is, you know the value of certification. The California Dairy Quality Assurance Program (CDQAP)...
Dairy Security and Crime Prevention

Dairy Security and Crime Prevention

By Dr. Michael Payne, UC Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine; Director, CDQAP A previous CMAB survey suggested at least half of California’s dairies have experienced some form of rural crime, including theft, trespass, vandalism, illegal dumping, clandestine...