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Today’s technology has greatly improved our ability to decrease our carbon footprint. As stewards of the land, farmers care more for the environment than anyone else in the world. We make our living off of the land; why wouldn’t we take care of it?
Carbon emissions and going green definitely seem to be tied to everything these days and dairy farms are in the thick of the debate. Agriculture as a whole has always been at the forefront of efficiency and maximizing productivity to survive. The economic challenges of this past year have put any and all inefficiencies and wasteful practices under a microscope.
Wages paid to dairy farm workers remain essentially unchanged from three years ago En Espanol
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations pegs the global dairy sector contribution to greenhouse gas emissions (GHC) at 2.7%. If you add in the meat production of the sector, the contribution climbs to 4%.
As neighbors drive past your dairy, does your farm sign convey that you are trustworthy, caring and responsible?
Do neighbors grumble about your farming practices when you’re out of earshot? Those who had a chance to anonymously register their complaints recently in a New York State survey didn’t—much.
The international herd improvement organizations NCBC and CRV have launched a joint venture to help customers who run grass-based farming systems.
The dairy industry was addressing global warming long before that was cool. We’re producing 59% more milk with 64% fewer cows than in 1944. We use 77% less feed, 65% less water, 90% less land, produce 76% less manure and have a 63% smaller carbon footprint per gallon of milk produced than we did 66 years ago.
Dairy Today’s Dollars and Sense contributors discuss their farms’ approach to reducing carbon footprints.
Scours results in more than 56% of all calf deaths prior to weaning. An effective electrolyte system is one of the best ways to prevent that.
White House plan highlights opportunities expected to foster innovation, revenue for dairy farms.
2015 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards Program now accepting nominations
High-tech operations at Walt Moore’s dairy are not so much to coddle the cows as it is to make them better citizens of the planet.
The new categories: Outstanding Achievement in Resource Stewardship and Outstanding Achievement in Community Partnerships.
Chief says Feb. 7 deadline makes it possible for more producers to apply.
There are risks associated with being too cautious and not adopting technology.
Nominations must be postmarked by July 11, 2014 for the $10,000 environmental stewardship award.
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.
Dan DeGroot’s guiding principles are his cows, employees and sustainability of the family farm business.
Green Valley Dairy is known for its green practices of recycling water, repurposing manure nutrients, conserving energy and producing electricity with its three anaerobic digesters.
Four multi-generational families run three separate enterprises – a 1,600-cow dairy, a bottling plant and composting business.
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.
Bob Giacomini and his four daughters are recognized for their commitment to conservation at their Northern California dairy and cheese-making operation.