…student assistant for various research projects. She went on to pursue a Master of Science degree at OSU, focusing on the evaluation of an enteric methane emissions measurement system for…
NCBA Announces 2019 Policy Priorities
…of the U.S. rule, exempting livestock producers from EPCRA air emissions reporting requirements, modernizing and streamlining the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and federal grazing regulations, and promoting…
Six New Dairy Biomethane Projects Receive Funding
…requiring regulations to reduce methane emissions from livestock and dairy manure operations. The CPUC established the dairy biomethane pilot program in order to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by repurposing…
World Ag Expo Gearing Up with Top Product Winners
…high-capacity zero emissions forklifts to run continuous shifts. With built-in onboard Level 1 and 2 charging, and optional DC quick charge option, forklift downtime is minimized. Website: http://xlliftsinc.com/product/electric-produce-handler/ Exhibit Space: 3302, 3303, 3304,…
Environmental Footprint of California Livestock Often Gets Inflated
…the years to achieve the best production levels with the least amount of emissions. “Here in California we produce about 23 to 25 thousand pounds of milk per cow per…
New Cotton Trust Protocol Initiative
…emissions. The sustainability program is designed to further prove to the global textile supply chain that the American cotton industry remains committed to responsible production. “We anticipate as development work…
Nighttime Labor Regulations Quietly Moving Fast
…will meet the illumination standard, while also adhering to emissions standards as it pertains to the use of diesel-powered stadium lighting devices. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
Benefits of FARMER Program Highlighted at Fresno Event
…a means of reducing the overall emissions level of the agriculture industry. Valley farmers can obtain anywhere from 60 to 85 percent of the cost of replacing agricultural equipment such…
UN Climate Change Report Calls for Immediate Action
…greenhouse gas emissions altogether. Agriculture is in a unique position as an industry. The energy and transportation sectors can implement technologies and approaches that can slow down further emissions, but…
Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Ethanol Announcement
…a variety of reasons. Consumers will have more choices when they fill up at the pump, including environmentally friendly fuel with decreased emissions. It is also an excellent way to…
NCGA Welcomes Year-Round E15
…because E15 and other higher blends produce lower evaporative and tailpipe emissions. “With nine out of ten vehicles on the road today approved to use E15, consumers should have this…
RFA Applauds President Trump’s E15 Announcement
…a burdensome, decades-old regulation that offers no environmental or economic benefit whatsoever. Eliminating the summertime barrier to E15 will save consumers money and reduce emissions, enhance competition, and provide a…
Using Solar Energy to Dry Pomace Increases Potential for Other Uses
…method with no carbon emissions, there is significant interest in expanding the technology on a larger scale. “There’s already been a lot of research showing that there are some very…
Alternative Manure Management Projects Receive $21.6 Million in Funding
…gas (GHG) emissions on dairies and livestock operations. The CDFA’s Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) looks to lower emission levels by employing manure management techniques aside from dairy digestors. Livestock…