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Domestic Fertilizer Production and China Blocks Certain U.S. Beef
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced it is investing $83 million in domestic fertilizer production, and meat processor JBS says China blocked shipments from the company’s Colorado plant because traces of ractopamine.
Hay Stocks Up from Last Year and China Blocks Certain U.S. Beef
The Agribusiness Update
USDA’s May Crop Production report shows that hay stocks in the U.S. are up 46% year-over-year, and meat processor JBS says China blocked shipments from the company’s Colorado plant because traces of ractopamine.
Cow Burp Methane and USDA's Conservation and Climate Solutions
The Agribusiness Update
California dairy farms who figured out how to reduce greenhouse gases emitted by cow manure must now figure out how to tackle methane from the cow’s burps, and USDA announces the availability of $1.5 billion for conservation and climate solutions.
Cow Burp Methane and USDA's Conservation and Climate Solutions
The Agribusiness Update
California dairy farms who figured out how to reduce greenhouse gases emitted by cow manure must now figure out how to tackle methane from the cow’s burps, and USDA announces the availability of $1.5 billion for conservation and climate solutions.
Agriculture's Rank in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to the latest data from the USDA’s Economic Research Service, farming activities in the United States accounted for some 10.6% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2021.
New Methane Digester Technology for Cattle Feedlots
Line on Agriculture
Bighorn Renewables CEO, Mike Pardun
Measuring Methane Emissions and Animal Extremist Tactics
The Agribusiness Update
Cargill and TREES Consulting develop a new Gold Standard-methodology giving beef producers a way to measure methane emissions reductions, and Animal Ag Alliance releases reports detailing interconnectedness of the animal rights movement and their tactics.
Windfall Bio Wants to Convert Methane Into Nitrogen Fertilizer
Farm of the Future
The company is looking for pilot partners as they begin to commercialize their technology.
CSU AgNext Program Cattle Emission Research
Line on Agriculture
Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, director of the CSU Agnext Program
California Dairies Reduce Methane and Farm Credit for Americans Act
The Agribusiness Update
California dairy farmers are making progress in reducing methane emissions, and Senator Chuck Grassley to reintroduce Farm Credit for Americans Act.
California Harnesses Cow Power and Specialty Crop Insurance
The Agribusiness Update
The Golden State becomes leader in harnessing "Cow Power" to produce renewable fuels, and California farmers purchase the most Federal Crop Insurance for Specialty Crops.
California Methane Emissions Grants and Thanksgiving Turkey Prices
The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Food and Agriculture grants will fund research to reduce methane emissions from dairy and livestock operations, and your Thanksgiving turkey is going to cost more this year.
New Zealand is the Latest Country to Tax Cow Burps
Southeast Regional Ag News
New Zealand farmers recently gathered in towns and cities across the country to protest against the government’s plan to tax “agricultural emissions.”
Reducing Cattle Methane Emissions
Farm of the Future
Blue Ocean Barns has a proprietary seaweed product that reduces cattle methane emissions.
Beano for Cows
Line on Agriculture
A novel feed ingredient, developed by Royal DSM, can be included in commercial feedlot diets to reduce methane emissions by up to 80%.
Beer for My Bovines?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Researcher say that using brewer's yeast as a feed additive may lead to a reduction in methane gas emissions from cattle.
Can Dairy Methane Digesters Reach Widespread Adoption?
Farm of the Future
Today, not all dairies are going to be as well-positioned for digesters depending on their size and location.
Dairy Methane Digesters
Farm of the Future
Dairies are starting to not only produce milk, but also renewable natural gas as well.
Drip Irrigation Benefits and Brewer's Yeast in Livestock Feed
The Agribusiness Update
A California study shows benefits of drip irrigation for growing sweet corn, and brewer's yeast benefits in livestock feed found in California Cooperative Extension study.
Southern Drought Conditions and Brewer's Yeast Benefits for Livestock
The Agribusiness Update
Much of the south is in the midst of prolonged dry weather, benefits of brewer's yeast in livestock feed expanded.