Biosecurity involves procedures intended to protect humans and animals against disease or harmful biological agents. When protocols are thorough and followed — and the key word is followed —

When we talk about sustainable practices that protect the environment and preserve our natural resources, we often focus on reducing emissions and managing nutrients

Proper handling of manure nutrients is essential to help maximize its agronomic and economic value. To safeguard against nutrient losses, many states have implemented certification programs for

Cover crops have been around for millennia. Many ancient civilizations, including those in Greece, Rome, and China, recognized that cover crops and crop rotations with legumes could improve soil fertility

When the dust settles and final tariff rates are announced for various trade partners, prices could rise for imported products. For farmers, one area to watch is fertilizer

Manure management is necessary on any livestock or poultry operation. When it comes time to invest in new structures, equipment, or technology, that is a decision that can’t be taken lightly

An old pest made new headlines when a case of New World screwworm was identified in southern Mexico

Nutrient management planning takes place on every farm — whether owners and managers specifically cite it as such or not

Have you ever wondered if there is nitrate in your irrigation water? Irrigation is used to grow specialty crops as well as commodity crops such as field corn, soybeans, and alfalfa

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein vetoed legislation that aimed to eliminate an interim greenhouse gas reduction mandate set in a 2021 law

I had the privilege of writing a story about a man who lived through an experience that nearly killed him. After an out-patient surgical procedure on his knee, John was discharged from the hospital late

A law recently signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott prohibits the siting of commercial composting facilities in any county that does not have a commercial organics diversion ordinance

A proposed bill in New York would prohibit the Department of Environmental Conservation from issuing permits for new or expanding concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). New York is currently home

President Donald Trump signed into law the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on July 4. The bill included several agricultural aspects, such as the extension of the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z)

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