Everything I have written about in these last few issues is important, but potentially the most important piece is how the business is structured

We can see the world as it is or as we wish it were. The truth is ruminants are greenhouse gas emitters

Sustainability is a buzzword in agriculture and beyond, but many practices that help farms to be more sustainable are nothing new

Manure is one of the largest nutrient resources available on many farms, yet its fertilizer value is often underestimated in nutrient management plans

Manure contains valuable nutrients and organic matter, but it also has small amounts of heavy metals that don’t break down in soil

Some stars may be aligning to improve future earnings for farms operating anaerobic digesters

One of the United Kingdom’s largest chicken producers and a water company were taken to court over pollution concerns in the Wye, Lugg, and Usk rivers

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 78 into law, modifying distribution and labeling requirements for manure-based compost soil and plant additives

After a 10-month delay, the Maryland Department of the Environment released a new statewide general discharge permit for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs)

USDA extended its moratorium on Rural Business-Cooperative Service loans for new anaerobic digesters and controlled environment agriculture projects through the end of 2026

As a volunteer firefighter, Dan Neenan has seen his share of emergency situations. He also focuses on emergencies and crisis preparedness during his day job as the director of the National Education Center

A new nutrient management strategy incorporating high-clearance robotic irrigation (HCRI) on row crops was highlighted in the last issue of this magazine

From loosening tight bolts to removing tough stains or repelling pests, most are familiar with the product WD-40 in its iconic blue, yellow, and red can

Winter weather can be tough on farmers and the equipment they rely on daily. This includes manure storage structures and pumping equipment that can be affected by snow, melting ice and snow, and freezing

As my family works to transition the business from one generation to the next, we like to talk with others who are trying to do the same

Recognizing the need for proactive engagement and practical solutions, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission sought support to help both growers and neighbors address emerging natural resource issues collaboratively

Manure is an excellent source of crop nutrients. Applying it at the wrong time, though — especially during winter when tile drainage is more active — can greatly increase phosphorus loss. This

It’s human nature to be drawn to bright, shiny things, like the newest combine, the biggest baler, or the most up-to-date manure spreader

Manure storages are a livestock farm’s best option for protecting water quality. This allows manure to be safely stored during the nongrowing season and when soil conditions are not suitable for

Conservation planning goes beyond farmland, and edge-of-field data shows which areas lose nutrients and which ones absorb them