Manure/Environment
Energy Title Marker Bill Critical for Rural Development
National Farmers Union (NFU) supports the 2012 Farm Bill Energy Title marker bill, introduced in the U.S. Senate. It would reauthorize and provide mandatory funding for programs such as the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP), and Biorefinery Assistance Program (BAP).
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Nebraska groundwater levels generally up over last year
Groundwater levels rose or were unchanged throughout much of Nebraska over the past year, but over the past 30 years, there have been markedly different changes in eastern Nebraska compared to western Nebraska.
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U.S. Supreme Court ruling a victory for farmers and ranchers
Agricultural law specialist Roger McEowen comments on the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the EPAs approach to enforcing the Clean Water Act.
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Nebraska Global Water for Food Conference opens May 30
The fourth global Water for Food Conference, May 30-June 1, will bring together international experts to explore how advances in science, technology and policy can help rainfed and irrigated agriculture feed the world.
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EPA science advisory board meets in North Carolina
Members of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Science Advisory Board (SAB) met last week in Research Triangle Park, N.C., to review two papers prepared by EPA Office of Air Quality on emissions from animal production.
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Is the ethanol mandate truly a mandate?
Rapid and continued growth in the ethanol market is widely acknowledged to be a major component in the increase in grain prices we’ve experienced since 2005.
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Lawsuit filed over fertilizer pollution
As farmers and ag retailers prepare for another growing season by applying the proper crop nutrients to their fields, they will see the issue of fertilizer runoff in the Midwest heating up thanks to a new lawsuit.
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Climate, food pressures require rethink on water: U.N.
The world's water supply is being strained by climate change and the growing food, energy and sanitary needs of a fast-growing population, according to a United Nations study that calls for a radical rethink of policies to manage competing claims.
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JBS, Smithfield among McDonald's sustainable supplier winners
This week McDonald's announced its 2012 Best of Sustainable Supply Chain winners. These 51 supply chain partners addressed challenges to help improve food sources, the environment, communities and employee wellness across the world.
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USDA: Wildlife conservation efforts preserve farm traditions
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced a new $33 million partnership with farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to use innovative approaches to restore and protect the habitats for wildlife, including seven at-risk species and other vulnerable game species.
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Safety precautions for agitating and pumping manure
Livestock producers should follow safety precautions when agitating and pumping manure to avoid risks to humans and animals.
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- Workshop to discuss nutrient application, management, stewardship
- Help for flood affected farmers
- USDA says has detected virus in Iowa hog population
- Oil rallies for third day, shrugging off firm dollar
- Ag markets diverged significantly Friday afternoon
- Hog Outlook: Retail prices up 2.4 percent over the last 2 years
- McDonald’s replaces Angus burgers with new burgers, more bacon
- Insects. They’re what’s for dinner!
- Tyson selects panel to monitor animal welfare program
- NPPC: America’s hog farmers urge Christie to veto bill
- World food supply depends on character, virtuous leadership
- Pot Pigs: Marijuana and vodka fed to hogs
