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A Michigan dairy is conducting a voluntary recall of some of its products due to the failure of equipment used to verify proper pasteurization during processing.
Blue Bell Creameries is recalling all of its ice cream products that contain cookie dough from an Iowa-based supplier.
Mike McRee found benefits he never expected when he adopted the soil cultivation method for his forage crops.
The University of Missouri has built a small-scale anaerobic digestion system to produce biogas from pig manure.
A California ethanol plant and a dairy team up to build a methane digester.
In a first for the Golden State, a dairy, a digester and an ethanol plant partner to create renewable energy.
Officials for a Lincoln, Neb.-based grocery chain are hoping to turn tons of produce, bakery goods, meat scraps, floral arrangements and cardboard into a salable compost product after it’s mixed with manure from a dairy.
Video shows how New Hope Dairy’s anaerobic digester turns 30,000 gallons of manure a day into electricity for the power grid.
To maintain and improve animal welfare in poultry facilities, Tyson Foods has started using remote video auditing systems.
China plans to treat more waste from livestock breeding to improve its rural environment and reduce agriculture pollution in the world’s top pork producer.
A report last week from Mighty Earth, a campaign of the Center for International Policy, took a break from criticizing farmers and ranchers that raise livestock for meat, and instead turned their attention to the meat companies and feed suppliers (ie. crop farmers), asking them to provide “pollution-free” feed.
Ben & Jerry’s, farmworkers reach ‘Milk with Dignity’ deal
Why is it so difficult to agree on a “globally acceptable” definition of sustainability?
Livestock producers appreciate the value of livestock production records. Records are important for evaluating past decisions and planning for progress in their herd or flock. Pasture records are just as valuable.
It’s estimated that U.S. farms lose an average of 20 percent of their forages to shrink.
It’s estimated that U.S. farms lose an average of 20 percent of their forages to shrink. It’s a big deal, so what can you do about it?
The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) has released its draft Principles and Criteria for Global Sustainable Beef document for public comment.
The 2014 Mid-South Ruminant Nutrition Conference will be held April 23-24 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Grapevine, Texas, 2401 Bass Pro Drive, said conference coordinators.
A recent study debunks the myth that livestock production diverts food from starving people.
New NCGA Good Steward Recognition Program will highlight best management practices in sustainable farming.
Indiana farmer Kip Tom challenges farmers to do more with less.
Cell phones and remote diagnostics are changing the equipment maintenance process.
Lower corn prices can translate to 50¢ to 75¢/cow/day feed savings.
The days might be shorter in the winter, but that doesn’t mean farmers spend less time tending to their operational duties.
Opportunities for dairy producers and heifer raisers to enhance heifer-rearing programs.
Non-traditional forages will be finding their way into summer and fall feeding programs. Here’s help in managing them.
Cows fed this additive show fewer metabolic problems plus a 5 lb. increase in milk output.
Company says it will invest $3 million for upgrades to the facility formerly owned by Michigan farmer Mike Stamp.
U.S. imports of Mexican beef increased by 268% to make Mexico the fourth largest source of U.S. beef imports. But as Mexico builds export markets, what does the future hold for U.S.-Mexico cattle trade?
Emergency rations can work, at least temporarily, until new crop feed can be harvested or purchased.