News and Information Related to Sustainability in Dairy
A collection of articles relevant to dairies and their environmental impact.
Goodrich Farm: A Definition of Sustainability
Chase and Danielle Goodrich are prime examples of young dairy farmers setting their business on a successful trajectory. Diversifying their farm while further protecting Vermont’s soils and waters is the innovative thinking dairy farmers are known for.
Can California Reduce Dairy Methane Emissions Equitably?
State officials say dairy digesters can reduce greenhouse gas and toxic air emissions from large dairies. Why community activists don’t believe them.
Opinion: Kewaunee County water study looks backward, not forward
Another study about Kewaunee County has popped up dealing with groundwater, cows and humans in our community. News stories about the study, which uses data collected in 2016-17, are causing some unfounded concerns about people getting sick, today, from farming practices.
Mining Milk, Digitizing Dairy, Monetizing Manure?
The 2021 Precision Dairy conference hosted by the University of Minnesota focused on innovation on the farm and in the words of one attendee ‘this conference challenged me, introduced me to new concepts.’ More importantly it highlighted how Dairy producers increasingly recognize that future revenue may go beyond the traditional focus of just looking at the price of milk.
Bel Brands USA to Work with DFA on Sustainable Milk Cooling Program
Bel Brands USA has announced a new program in partnership with dairy cooperative Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) to implement and measure sustainable cooling practices designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by reducing on-farm energy usage.
How to Reduce Hazards, Increase Safety Around Manure Gas
Following these safety guidelines can significantly health reduce risks but not eliminate them completely so precautions should always be taken when working around manure. Taking steps to reduce risks will protect yourself, workers, family, visitors as well as livestock.
Tillamook County Creamery Association Advances Its Long-Time Stewardship Mission With New Packaging Goals
Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) – a Certified B Corporation® (B Corp™) – announces ambitious new packaging goals, which demonstrates another way the 112-year-old, farmer-owned cooperative is putting stewardship into action.
Pathways to Dairy Net Zero Initiative on Climate Change Announced
The Pathways to Dairy Net Zero initiative is being developed by the Global Dairy Platform (GDP), a group consisting of dairy companies and dairy associations, to accelerate climate change action throughout the global dairy sector.
Is Precision Manure Tech Worth It?
Grant funding in Vermont is helping farmers adopt cutting-edge precision manure sensors.
Thune, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Biogas Production, Promote Investment in Rural America
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) introduced bipartisan legislation to encourage investment in biodigester and nutrient recovery systems, while establishing a market for farmers who already have a surplus of waste materials that can be used for biogas production. Thune and Brown’s bill, the Agricultural Environmental Stewardship Act, will help expand the market for renewable biogas by providing a 30 percent investment tax credit to help offset the upfront costs associated with building biodigester systems. U.S. Reps. Ron Kind (D-Wis.) and Tom Reed (R-N.Y.) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.