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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.

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

The Tillamook area producer agreed to restore and preserve more than 20 acres of historic wetlands to resolve a federal Clean Water Act violation.

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.

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.

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

The New Zealand dairy giant says the global market for organics has changed, seeks to limit losses.

The show’s Oct. 5 program will highlight the ecological soundness, economic viability and positive community influence of St. Brigid’s Farm.

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.