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The world’s rising temperature is slowing production of major food crops, and as global warming continues, the trend will significantly disrupt the economies of many countries and impair the health of their people, Stanford researchers say.

Agreement focuses on the development of sustainability best management practices.

If seasonally calved and housed outside year round, HoJos will produce 6% fewer greenhouse gases.

Rural producers across Michigan have already tapped REAP to make their businesses more energy efficient and profitable.

About half a dozen smaller dairyfarms in the Shenandoah Valley will be subject to inspection by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the first half of May, valley dairy operators learned at an April 19 meeting with EPA officials.

The cost of cutting down dairy ‘food miles.’

The bio-engineered herd of dairy cattle produces more “human-like” milk that has 20% more milk fat and several key proteins.

State ag commissioner touts program that offers up to $25,000 to convert hot water from electric to solar.

California’s water problems are more than a fish-versus-people struggle or the fall-out from weather-related drought.

America’s largest cooperative of organic farmers has distributed a $5.3 million cash payment to members.