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A 500-cow dairy can potentially save from $2,000 to $7,000 every year through more efficient energy management.

Digesters create renewable energy, better manage manure, produce a steady supply bedding, and lessen their dairy’s environmental footprint by reducing air emissions and odor.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is requiring that 13 dairies in and near Chino take preventative measures to avoid manure runoff before the winter rains.

USDA and World Wildlife Fund join the panel that will judge the newly launched awards program.

The awards will recognize dairy farms, businesses and collaborative partnerships for efforts that deliver outstanding economic, environmental and/or social benefits.

Even in red-ink-laden 2009, the ratio of Class III milk to corn was about 3-to-1. Next year it’s shaping up to be closer to 2-to-1.

Midwest Environmental Advocates and their clients have paid Rosendale Dairy for legal and expert witness fees to settle the dairy’s claim that MEA’s claims are frivolous.

Rabobank research shows California dairies, processors uniquely positioned to capitalize on growing global demand.

Porter Family honored with Agricultural Environmental Management Award.

Method saves fuel, labor and equipment costs, also reduces soil disturbance and dust.