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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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Animal Ag News 11/25

Agwired

launch of the XSplit® Separator, an innovative solution that significantly enhances manure management for dairy, cow, and livestock operations. The XSplit Separator efficiently transforms manure into material ideal for animal bedding and simplifies the separation of liquids from solids, boosting overall efficiency.

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

Modern Farmer

JBS promised to eliminate Amazon deforestation from its supply chain within a few years and cut its emissions by 30 percent by 2030. Concentrated animal agriculture is high in emissions because of things such as improper manure management and land used to grow feed. And then it got sued for it.

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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. Local Food: Markets, Supply Chains and Access The farm bill plays an important role in supporting the health and prosperity of our rural and urban communities. 12103, 7124).

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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, This coincided with Russia’s attack on Ukraine, which disrupted fertilizer supply chains. And it’s not just methane. In response, the U.S.

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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. Their work tackles a range of food systems issues including food equity, animal agriculture, urbanization, food waste, seafood, and healthy and sustainable diets.

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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. The organization aims to address systemic food supply chain issues and ultimately eliminate the need for their work.

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