Modern Farmer

APRIL 15, 2024

This is partially because they have been included as a key ingredient in the Biden administration’s pledge to reduce methane emissions in animal agriculture. At CAFOs, it is common to pool animal waste in one spot, called a manure lagoon. In 2020, manure accounted for about 9 percent of the US’s methane emissions.

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Manure Production Farming Farming 139

Modern Farmer

AUGUST 15, 2024

JBS USA is one of the largest meat processors in the world, self-reportedly generating 32 billion pounds of product each year. Not only has the company not established an accurate enough estimate of its emissions , it has documented plans to increase production, which will increase emissions.

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Supply Chain Manure Greenhouse Science 127

Civil Eats

MAY 15, 2024

Waterfowl—ducks, geese, and swans—are the primary host of the viruses, and large animal agriculture facilities are often found in close proximity to their remaining wetland habitats. poultry production. The wild birds made use of the effluent ponds, also called lagoons, which hold slurry manure.

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Poultry Cattle Agriculture Agriculture 112

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

MAY 10, 2024

They help farmers and ranchers keep drinking water clean for our urban and rural communities, build soil resilience and limit the impacts of severe drought and flooding, provide healthy habitats for wildlife, mitigate agriculture’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and support farm operations that are productive and sustainable long-term.

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Ruralism Food Farming Farming 111

Modern Farmer

AUGUST 13, 2024

There are small, medium and large CAFOs, with the largest of these—housing thousands to tens of thousands of animals—embodying the truest definition of a “factory farm.” Many of the issues can be boiled down to the sheer concentration of manure they produce. But no regular farm produces that much manure. I called the office.

Farming 96

Farming Farming Manure Industrial Agriculture 96

Food Tank

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These groups are continuing to push for food and agriculture systems that are economically, socially, and environmentally just and equitable. Food production and consumption that ensures everyone has access to healthy, affordable, culturally relevant, and delicious food. And they are calling on everyone to take part in their work!

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Food Agriculture Agriculture Seeding 145

Modern Farmer

AUGUST 13, 2024

There are small, medium and large CAFOs, with the largest of these—housing thousands to tens of thousands of animals—embodying the truest definition of a “factory farm.” Many of the issues can be boiled down to the sheer concentration of manure they produce. But no regular farm produces that much manure. I called the office.

Farming 63

Farming Farming Manure Industrial Agriculture 63

Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Concentrated feedlot cattle farming and fertilizer production are among the biggest drivers of emissions from agriculture. The EPA also reported lower nitrous oxide emissions from feedlot manure, captured in manure lagoons, “which are major sources of both methane and nitrous oxide,” said Lilliston. “So,

Agriculture 98

Agriculture Agriculture Fertilizer Cattle 98

Modern Farmer

JULY 12, 2024

Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, the same farmers struggling with the effects of climate change, like drought, are revolting against stricter regulations on pollution from livestock manure. One of the things that these folks want to do, is they want to eliminate meat production in the United States,” DeSantis said at his press briefing.

Cultivation 65

Cultivation Cattle Science Ranching 65

Food Tank

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The initiative aims to triple the productivity of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa in 20 years by promoting green manure and cover crops that restore soil health, combat drought, and enhance farm resilience. They also foster unity among farmers and collaborate with partners to enhance production and marketing opportunities.

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Food Agriculture Agriculture Ruralism 130

Food Politics

AUGUST 15, 2023

Reform the Checkoff System Checkoff programs are meant to promote the interests of farmers that pay into them by promoting their products. (“Got Reduce Environmental Impact of Animal Agriculture Two California Democrats—Senator Alex Padilla and Representative Jim Costa—led the introduction of the Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act.

Farming 189

Farming Farming Food Agriculture 189

Civil Eats

AUGUST 9, 2023

Reform the Checkoff System Checkoff programs are meant to promote the interests of farmers that pay into them by promoting their products. (“Got Reduce Environmental Impact of Animal Agriculture Two California Democrats—Senator Alex Padilla and Representative Jim Costa—led the introduction of the Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act.

Food 92

Food Farming Farming Agriculture 92