Iowa dairies with biogas digesters are growing their herds, which concerns water quality advocates
This story was original published by The Gazette. STATE CENTER — The 8,000 Holsteins that make the feedstock for the […]
Frustrated with poultry pollution, east Oklahoma candidate takes on incumbent and Tyson Foods
Driving down a two-lane country road in east Oklahoma, Anne Fite immediately recognized the large object about a mile away […]
Meet the farmers supporting Prop 12 despite pork industry pushback
This story was originally published by the Sentient. When Brent Hershey entered the hog business, he was told that every […]
Helene and Milton upended a key part of the nation’s agriculture system.
This story was originally published by Grist. When Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida three weeks ago, Jason Madison was […]
More farms are turning to automation amid labor shortages
This story was originally published by Grist. Jeremy Ford hates wasting water. As a mist of rain sprinkled the fields […]
Michigan’s new rules to protect water from manure attacked by lawmakers
This story was originally published by Circle of Blue. FREMONT, Michigan — Anticipating a surge of funding for building manure […]
State agencies initially struggled to coordinate bird flu response, records show
In May, a CBS News reporter asked the Illinois Department of Agriculture if there were bird flu-positive dairy herds in […]
‘Climate-smart’ beef is an oxymoron
Last year, Tyson Foods unveiled Brazen Beef, a new line of meat the company claims produces 10% less greenhouse gas […]
As ag consolidation grows, Harris and Trump pitch different approaches
In 1994, Greg Gunthorp’s father warned him and his wife against buying the family sow herd and breeding stock. The […]
Maine Asks Hunters Not To Eat Deer, Turkey In Some Areas Because Of PFAS
“Maine’s traditional fall hunting seasons are in full swing, but hunters are being asked to avoid eating their game in […]