EPA Regulations
KLA: Workshops Help Feedlots Comply With Environmental Regulations
KLA hosted two environmental workshops last week for confined animal
feeding operators. The workshops were led by KLA Environmental Services
agronomist Mandy Fox .
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Cap And Trade: Controversy With Potential Revenue
For all practical purposes, every Cornbelt farmer is in the middle of
the great debate about energy. If you are growing corn and/or soybeans,
your commodities are priced depending on ethanol and biodiesel demand.
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Hops Help Reduce Ammonia Produced By Cows
An Agricultural Research Service (ARS ) scientist may have found a way to cut the amount of ammonia produced by cattle. To do it, he's using a key ingredient of the brewer's art: hops.
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NDSU Schedules Conference To Assess Impact Of Climate Change Policies
A conference, "Alternative Policies on Climate Changes and Their
Implications on the U.S. Agricultural Economy" is set for May 24 at the
Ramada Plaza and Suites in Fargo.
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NRCS Provides Technical Support For Award Winning Environmental Research Team
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality recently honored the “Air
Quality: Reducing Emissions from Cattle Feedlots and Dairies” research
team with the state’s highest environmental honors for the 2010 Texas
Environmental Excellence Award.
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Climate Talks Could Pick Up From Failed Summit
Climate change negotiators convening this weekend are hoping to renew momentum on a new global warming treaty after setbacks at the Copenhagen summit four months ago — but the talks could easily turn into a round of recriminations.
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NCBA Challenges EPA’s Interpretation Of Greenhouse Gas Permitting Rules
Under EPA’s decision, facilities would be required to get PSD permits
for GHG emissions starting in January 2011 when the first national rule
controlling GHGs (from cars) takes effect, and would be required to do
so without EPA undertaking the deliberate rulemaking process required
by the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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Carbon Credits Provide Opportunities For Farmers, Landowners
As the United States looks to become more green, a program to trade carbon credits from farmland could play a role.
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Koch Industries Responds To Greenpeace Accusations
The Wichita Business Journal writes Koch Industries is taking a stand
against a report by Greenpeace portraying Koch as a company funding
research to debunk climate change.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Study Under Way By AgriLife Research
Gas chromatograph helps gather accurate data
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KLA: New Climate Change Bill Expected Soon
Three U.S. senators are close to finalizing details on compromise
climate change legislation, according to the National Pork Producers
Council (NPPC). Sources in Washington , D.C. , expect the bill to be
introduced in the Senate sometime soon.
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- Ag markets moved generally higher Wednesday
- Infrastructure limits ag export growth, economist says
- Beetles, housefly larvae open new frontier in animal feed sector
- Oil pressured by Bernanke comments, crude stocks up
- Repainting “American Gothic:” Number of women farming triples
- Commentary: Severely ticked off
