California Ag Network

Tag: CDQAP

  • Explore Manure Technologies Before Dairy Plus Applications Close

    Applications for CDFA’s Dairy Plus Program are open through September 14, and this is anticipated to be the final funding opportunity available to help producers implement advanced manure management technologies.

    To help producers evaluate their options and make informed decisions, CDQAP is hosting two educational events focused on manure management technologies eligible for Dairy Plus funding.

    Field Day: Advanced Separation with Flocculants System

    Thursday, July 23

    10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

    Lunch to follow

    Hear directly from a dairy producer and technology provider about an advanced solids separation system that uses flocculants. The field day will be held in Stanislaus County. The dairy location will be shared with registered attendees.

    Register HERE.

    Webinar: Considerations for Choosing the Right Technology for Your Farm

    Thursday, July 30

    11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

    Join Dr. Deanne Meyer as she discusses the key questions producers should consider when evaluating manure management technologies and planning for long-term success on their operations.

    Register HERE. —Story by Western United Dairies

  • Dairy Alert: CDQAP Emergency Mortality Disposal Advisory

    Sacramento, Calif., (July 10, 2017) – Due to the excessive heat the Valley has experienced in recent weeks, the dairy industry has been hit with high mortality rates. This has led to a slow-down in Baker Commodities’ mortality pick ups.

    As a result of this crisis, producers are going to be allowed to compost mortalities for temporary storage on the dairy or, if willing to meet some extensive conditions, permanently bury the composed material on the dairy.

    This option is available because of an existing RB-5 waiver for addressing burial of mortalities in emergency landfills during an animal health emergency. Among the conditions of the waiver is that RB-5 must receive a request from CDFA detailing the need for on-site disposal, a request which is being generated now.

    In addition, either the state or the affected counties must declare an emergency. Tulare, Kings, Madera and Kern counties have, or are in the process of, creating emergency declarations and the other major dairy counties are being contacted to follow suit.

    CDQAP is generating specific guidance for producers describing how they can implement this option and what their responsibilities are if they do. It appears that producers will have two options:

    1. Producers can temporarily store mortalities on their farm in composting piles for later transport to permitted landfills.
    2. Producers can permanently inter mortalities on farm in an emergency landfill, a process which requires substantial follow-up and paperwork.

    Click here to review the CDQAP Emergency Mortality Disposal Advisory.