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Thursday, March 12, 2009
NPPC Attacks Ethanol Support MeasuresUS - The National Pork Producers Council is to oppose US government moves giving extra support to the production of ethanol from corn and to ethanol producers.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Know the Rules for Handling Animal LossesUS - A new US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule could impact the disposal of dead farm animals.
Monday, March 09, 2009
NPB: Various Honours Awarded for 2008 AnnouncedUS - The National Pork Board has given recognition to the latest class of Environmental Steward Award winners at the National Pork Industry Forum in Dallas, Texas held on Friday (6 March 2009). These...
Friday, March 06, 2009
AFBF Says 'Cow Tax' Bill is Timely and CriticalUS - Legislation introduced yesterday (5 March 2009) to prevent a 'cow tax' on farmers and ranchers is both “timely and critical,” said the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF).
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Soybean Oil Reduces Carbon Footprint in Swine BarnsUS - One of agriculture's most versatile crops could one day play a role in combating climate change, Purdue University research shows.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
AFBF Disappointed with Ruling on Dust RegulationUS - Bob Stallman, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), has expressed disappointment in the court ruling about the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 'dust rule'.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Court Upholds EPA 'Dust Rule' For FarmsUS - The National Pork Producers Council expressed disappointment with yesterday’s ruling by a federal court to uphold a US Environmental Protection Agency decision to regulate farms for dust.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Eat Less Meat to Go GreenUS - Delegates at the prestigious meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) have heard that we could cut our carbon footprint by eating more poultry and pork, and less beef...
Monday, February 16, 2009
Thursday, February 05, 2009
CSREES Find Green Waste Management ProcessUS - Animal waste has always been a great potential source of bioenergy and a natural fertilizer, but finding a green waste management process has been problematic.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
2009 ISU Animal Industry Report AvailableIOWA, US - The sixth annual Iowa State University (ISU) Animal Industry Report is now available online and on CD-Rom.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Agriculture, Climate Change & Carbon SequestrationUS - Carbon sequestration and reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can occur through a variety of agriculture practices. The latest publication from ATTRA provides an overview of the relationship...
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
NPPC: Lawsuit Against EPA for Emissions RuleUS - The National Pork Producers Council yesterday filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the US Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to require livestock farms to file reports under the...
Thursday, January 15, 2009
NBAF Fit For KansasKANSAS - Much has been written about the advantages and disadvantages of locating the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility, or NBAF, on the mainland of the United States.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
CAFO Rule Changes Could Impact Indiana FarmsUS - Changes to federal concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) rules have experts waiting to see how Indiana farms will be affected when the state updates its own rules this year.
Oil Spray Reduces GHG Emissions from Pig HousesUS - A recent study in Missouri reveals an effective way to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and air pollution from animal feeding operations.
Monday, January 05, 2009
Hog Farmers Unfazed by Hog RulesUS - A ban on hog waste lagoons became permanent with the start of 2009, but the long-awaited environmental measure may go largely unnoticed.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Unions Welcome Nomination of Gov. VilsackUS - President-elect Barack Obama plans to appoint former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack as agriculture secretary.
Thursday, June 05, 2008
USDA: Treating Hog Manure with Borax Cuts OdorUS - Hydrogen sulfide is one of the compounds contributing to the stink from manure storage pits on hog farms. Microbial activity in the manure releases the hydrogen sulfide and other compounds.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Meat conglomerate and fuel company launch renewable ventureUS - Tyson Foods, Inc., the world’s largest producer and marketer of chicken, beef and pork, is moving closer to its aim of becoming a leader in renewable energy. The company has launched a new venture...
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Owners of swine facility agree to settlementILLINOIS - Owners of a McDonough County swine facility will pay a civil penalty and continue to bring operations into compliance with air and water pollution laws as a resolution to a 2006 environmental...
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