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A Real Solution to the Cattle Industry’s ‘Methane Problem’

UnderstandingAg

First, the way in which cattle are raised in modern dairying, and in confined animal feedlots is highly dependent upon fossil fuels. The post A Real Solution to the Cattle Industry’s ‘Methane Problem’ appeared first on Understanding Ag. Misplaced ‘cow shaming’ So how and why do cows get blamed for global warming? We listen to her.

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Pro Tips for Livestock Health, Care, and Wellness

Farmbrite

Chemical hazards may arise from exposure to pesticides, feed additives, or contaminants in water sources, making regular testing and proper handling essential. Chemical Hazards - Chemical hazards may arise from exposure to pesticides, feed additives, drug residues, herbicides, environmental toxins, or contaminants in water sources.

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Regenerative Agriculture: A Strategic Approach for Farming

Cropaia

This means increased crop yields and reduced inputs like fertilizers and pesticides. Cost savings : Regenerative farming often reduces the need for expensive inputs like synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Integrating livestock : Some regenerative systems incorporate livestock, such as cattle or sheep, into crop rotations.

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Opinion: Why the Farm Bill Isn’t Prioritizing the Right Things

Modern Farmer

More than 70 percent of North America’s biodiversity-rich prairies have been replaced with wheat, soy, corn, alfalfa and canola, primarily used as cattle feed. These crops are also the largest consumer of increasingly scarce river water in the Western United States.

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As the Salton Sea Shrinks, Agriculture’s Legacy Turns to Dust

Civil Eats

Imperial Valley grows an estimated two-thirds of the country’s winter vegetables , as well as alfalfa for animal feed—but cattle has remained the No. Agricultural runoff from both valleys is the primary input into the Salton Sea, and with that runoff comes pesticides and nutrients such as phosphorous and nitrogen. In 2002, U.S.

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Can Taller Cover Crops Help Clean the Water in Farm Country?

Civil Eats

Instead, he wants his cattle to harvest their own feed via managed rotational grazing, even in the winter. It works as both a cover crop and forage for the cattle, and it’s helping Bedtka build up organic matter in his soil. Bedtka is in his mid-30s and working to raising a small cow-calf beef herd profitably.

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The Healing Power of Collaboration – Timber Ridge, Nanton, Alberta

RR2CS

Since 2018, the Halls have been on a mission to collaborate with local organizations to rejuvenate their land, which was previously subjected to conventional farming methods involving fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. Our cover crop cocktail has resulted in an immense reduction in synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.