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Digesters that capture methane from manure have been shown to be one of the state’s most cost-effective tools for fighting climate change, but community advocates warn the emissions savings don’t make up for the harm that dairies pose to nearby communities.
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A farmer in Merced County is seeking to expand his dairy. But residents in the neighboring community are not happy with the idea of more cow manure penetrating their air.
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The tricolored blackbird, native almost exclusively to Central California, gained protection under the state’s Endangered Species Act in 2018. Since then,…
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When we talk about climate change and greenhouse gases in California, it’s tough to ignore the dairy industry: State data estimate dairies to be…
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In 2024, a state law will require the dairy industry to begin to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. A recent legal settlement will help…
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For several years, California dairy owners have faced tough times, with low prices and stiff competition from farmers in other states. Many had been…
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Last week, the city of Tulare ousted its mayor after he got involved in a heated argument on Facebook. The argument centered around agriculture and its…
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A few weeks ago we told you about concerns within the dairy industry following the state’s most recent climate legislation. The new laws require livestock…
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Governor Jerry Brown has made fighting climate change a major priority for California. One of the most recent laws he signed was Senate Bill 32, which…
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California farmers sold crops worth a record $54 billion, according to new numbers released from the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The…