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Animal agriculture critics say dairy cows eat feed that could be fed to starving people. This CAST study debunks these myths.

The net return from an integrated energy approach could be $50 to $200 per cow per year.

AMP-Trillium to build seven CNG fueling stations in Texas.

Because of extensive energy upgrades Glanbia made at its Twin Falls and Gooding processing plants, Idaho Power paid the dairy manufacturer more than $235,000 in incentives.

Eligible producers are encouraged to apply for assistance by Nov. 15, 2013.

The driving force behind Farm Smart is to develop an easy-to-use tool that gives an accurate estimate of a farm’s carbon footprint.

The focus is on how dairy producers from this state transform cow manure into electricity to power their farms and hundreds of local homes and businesses.

The awards recognize outstanding dairy farms, businesses and collaborative partnerships that are good for the community, the planet, and for business.

Panel discusses how environmental sustainability leads to profit.

Recipients include a Minnesota dairy company that will receive $8,040 to help offset the cost of producing electricity from two anaerobic digesters.