California has announced plans to tighten water quality requirements for the state’s dairies. The proposed rules would limit nitrogen discharge for dairies spreading waste on land.
The California Farm Bureau argues that the regulation would only increase the tightened costs that dairy farmers face every day.
The Farm Bureau and other dairy organizations have submitted a letter to the state water board asking for an alternative to what they say is a fundamentally flawed approach.
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USDA researchers say the method could also produce healthier males for release in the field.
Lower beef and pork inventories point to tighter supplies, while growing turkey stocks could add pressure heading into fall.
Record cattle prices are making replacement-heifer decisions more costly as producers consider rebuilding their herds.
Meridan Agribusiness Advisors researchers estimate beef-on-dairy cattle now account for roughly 20 percent of calf and beef supply, with room to grow.
Ranchers are raising concerns as the U.S. cattle industry works to rebuild a historically tight herd.
