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Why California's dairy industry has beef with environmental regulations
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Nov 29, 2016
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Why California's dairy industry has beef with environmental regulations
Why new regulations to control heat-trapping gases from livestock operations and landfills could impact California's dairy industry.
The FDA, concerned about the levels of antibiotics found in older dairy cows, has stalled its plan to test antibiotic levels due to resistance from the dairy industry.
The FDA, concerned about the levels of antibiotics found in older dairy cows, has stalled its plan to test antibiotic levels due to resistance from the dairy industry.
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Why new regulations to control heat-trapping gases from livestock operations and landfills could impact California's dairy industry.

California global warming opponents have a big beef with the dairy farming industry.

Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation in September that, for the first time, regulates heat-trapping gases from livestock operations and landfills. 

But there's a problem. California is also the nation's leading agricultural state and farmers say the new law could severely challenge their businesses.

The California Air Resources Board is drawing up rules to implement the new regulations.

Take Two's A Martinez spoke with their science adviser Ryan McCarthy.

To hear the full conversation, click the blue player above.