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Animal Ag News 12/9

Agwired

Dairy farmers across 15 states can apply for considerable financial support to adopt climate-smart manure management practices through a new initiative aimed at enhancing soil health, increasing herd productivity and minimizing environmental impact. Thats according to Transforming the Farmer to Consumer Supply Chain project leaders.

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Rural Drinking Water Has a Nitrate Problem

Modern Farmer

This story was produced through a collaboration between the Daily Yonder, which covers rural America, and Climate Central, a nonadvocacy science and news group. As the number of animals stuffed onto corporate farms increases, so has the amount of waste. The smell from the lagoon made it impossible to enjoy their backyard.

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New York is Suing One of the Country’s Largest Meat Processors for Greenwashing

Modern Farmer

Concentrated animal agriculture is high in emissions because of things such as improper manure management and land used to grow feed. The United Nations, the Science Based Targets Initiative , and others are reaching a shared, science-backed understanding of what “net zero” can mean in the corporate world.

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Why Are US Agricultural Emissions Dropping?

Civil Eats

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, “So, when you have fewer cows, you’re going to have fewer enteric [fermentation] emissions coming from the cow itself.” And it’s not just methane.

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125 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2025

Food Tank

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.

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124 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2024!

Food Tank

The organization introduces beneficial plants called green manure/cover crops which fertilize the soil, control weeds, and respond to periods of drought. CGIAR , International As the largest global agricultural innovation network, CGIAR is working to the transform food, land, and water systems.

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A Deep Dive on the Senate’s Farm Bill Proposal: the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) The RPFSA does not contain a proposal to support AMMP technologies as envisioned in the ARA or the COWS Act. Creates an Organic Agriculture Research Coordinator within the Office of the Chief Scientist (Sec. 7110, 7113, 7213). 7201, 7202, 7203).

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