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And the Dairy Plus Program!

3rd-gen dairyman, Simon Vander Woude participates in methane reduction programs through @AirResources to produce milk w/ less impact on climate. 🐄 By generating renewable gas, he can help fuel large vehicles & reduce carbon footprint of other sectors.👇 calmatters.org/commentary/rea…

The California Dairy Sustainability Summit at @ucdavis is underway. @GHGGuru speaking on a panel with @JohnTauzel, Senior Director of Global Agriculture Methane at @EnvDefenseFund. 🌍🐄

The California Dairy Research Foundation (@CDRFMedia) and the Department of Food and Agriculture's (@CDFAnews) new #DairyPlusProgram awards nearly $18 million for projects reducing #GreenhouseGasses on #CaliforniaDairies: brnw.ch/21wGhpo

“Sustainable livestock, sustainable future” isn’t just a tagline at the CLEAR Center – it’s a commitment backed up by research and science. Members of @TheHessLab & @GHGGuru's Lab at @ucdavisCAES are exploring how to curb methane emissions from the micro to the macro level. 🧪🐮

Alternative Manure Management Program by @CDFAnews is currently accepting grant applications until Monday, 8/28. Goal is to support management of manure in dry form.🐮 Great for CA #dairies that don't have the space or resources needed for digesters.📄👇 cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/AMMP/

Denise Mullinax, Executive Director at @CDRFMedia shares several projects underway – one of which is led by @GHGGuru on #climate neutrality ⚖️ & another by @ErmiasKebreab on feed additives like grape 🍇 pomace & flaxseed that may help reduce enteric #methane.🐄

According to @GHGGuru, PhD, professor and air quality extension specialist at @ucdavis, advances in the dairy community to increase productivity with less cows has allowed a significant reduction in carbon footprint. bit.ly/3eIkxJG

🚨NEW PAPER🚨 California dairy is on track to meet state methane reduction goals with aggressive mitigation. Authored with Daniel Sumner & @ErmiasKebreab (@ucdavisCAES), we investigate how dairy can reduce CH4 by 40% w/ digesters & additives. Read more: clear.ucdavis.edu/news/new-repor…

“... With much important work still ahead, a clear understanding of this pathway helps dairy farmers, policy makers, researchers, and other partners make decisions to strategically press forward.” @CDRFMedia #PlanetSmartDairy #CADairy

CDRF & UC Davis CLEAR Center announced the release of a new analysis of methane reduction progress - concludes that efforts are on track to achieve the state’s target for reducing dairy methane emissions by 40% by 2030. lnkd.in/gvx_b9u2 #PlanetSmartDairy #ClimateSmartDairy

What if cows could power cars, trucks, homes, and businesses? See how CA dairy farmers are working to make this a reality. #ClimateWeek #CADairy #PlanetSmartDairy #Dairy @CAClimateInvest @nmpf @USDA @AirResources @CDFAClimateNews @CDRFMedia @CARCD_org @CAFarmBureau @ucanr

Blue Diamond Growers and the California Dairy Research Foundation were among $2.8 billion in grants nationally. modbee.com/news/business/…

🤩 Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities awardees ($5M-$100M): usda.gov/climate-soluti… @CDFAnews @DairyCares @RealCalifMilk @SusCon_CA @WUDnews @CAFarmBureau @UCDavisNews @UCRiverside and several more!

🚨 Today we’re announcing a historic investment in partnerships for 70 climate-smart commodities and rural projects, supporting practices that benefit U.S. farmers, markets and our planet 🌎➡️ usda.gov/media/press-re…

The future could see the supermarket shelves stacked with ‘designer’ yogurts and probiotic fermented milk. 👉 A recent study looks into the broad possibilities offered by yogurt to target specific health objectives in kids nutrition. Follow the thread 🧵 below for key points!

Have you read the latest #SPLASH Milk Science Update? #Yogurt Enhanced with #Prebiotics and #Probiotics Improves #Calcium Uptake in Young #Women milkgenomics.org/?splash=yogurt…

Sustainability Is the Future, and Dairy Is Key Part of the Solution - (NMPF) by #CADairy Farmer, Melvin Medeiros buff.ly/3dFcH2V CDRF continues to research possible feed additives such as plant extracts and other byproducts resulting in innovate sustainability practices.

CDRF continues to research how #CAdairy farms can work with local resources to improve water-use efficiency and reduce waste.