Safety. That word encompasses numerous topics when working in the field of agriculture. In this column, I will focus on factors that must be considered while working with manure and the gases it releases

When building a new livestock site or expanding a current one, more manure storage is often needed. Manure storage allows farms to apply manure when plant and soil conditions are best suited for nutrient

Greenhouse gas emissions — in the U.S. and globally — are dominated by the energy and transportation sectors. Together, these industries account for greater than 75% of total emissions on

Anaerobic digestion not only recovers nutrients and energy from manure, but it also reduces methane

The Washington State Pollution Control Hearings Board ordered the Department of Ecology to rewrite pollution discharge permits for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) to better protect water

To fine-tune nitrogen application rates, researchers updated the presidedress soil nitrate test and made adjustments to account for injected manure

While highly pathogenic avian influenza has devastated many poultry flocks across the country, proper composting creates a nutrient source that can still be used on farms

Sustainability has long been a foundation on farms of all types and sizes. While sustainability may not have always involved carbon sequestration for the carbon market or goals of reduced greenhouse gas

Farmers for Sustainable Food (FSF) is helping farmers advance their sustainability efforts through data-driven initiatives and providing them with the tools, resources, and information needed to make

Composting reduces manure volume, cuts down on weed seeds, and kills pathogens. What happens within that compost pile also breathes life into soil

Overwintering cover crops is a proven way to further reduce phosphorus losses from cropland

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an investment of $537 million in 543 biofuel projects across 29 states with funding from the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP)

A bill regulating anaerobic digesters advanced from the Iowa House of Representatives and moved on the Senate

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture announced funding to support the purchase and maintenance of manure spreaders and the establishment of a community use program for manure spreaders

We must understand the connections between soil, plants, animals, and the atmosphere to develop strategies that maximize productivity while minimizing environmental impacts

Maybe your farm is located in an area where you can see for miles and miles with no other farms or businesses in sight

For generations, farmers have taken steps to sustain the soil and protect the environment, but many of those actions went relatively unnoticed

Spring is just around the corner and here in Ohio, we will be back into the fields soon

Fritsch Equipment and Services, LLC has gained a sister company as Schneider Resources Holding (SRH) announces its investment in Foxland Incorporated