As biodigesters go, Cornell University’s new unit will be small -- two 10,000-gallon tanks on a concrete pad that might not be much to look at. But that little system, which will transform food scraps and cow manure into energy, will have an impact far beyond its footprint.
We are taught that successful people charge ahead. They are supposed to lead by taking the point. We often look to them for direction; we study their examples in history books.
McALLEN — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is doubling down on its fight against screwworm.
In the King Hall greenhouse on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, Rebecca Smith stands amid a potted jungle of sorghum, clipping stalk segments into a plastic bin to be weighed and cataloged. Seeds, bagged and labeled, are stacked to the side. Tissue samples have been flash-frozen i…
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NORWAY – Most dairy farmers have received that fateful call from neighbors, or indeed police, informing them the cows have broken out and are on the main road, or destroying someone’s garden.
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Hardwood tree species have traditionally been used as a source of wood chips for bioreactors, but could conifers be used, as well?
Thin cereal rye cover crop stand got you down? Don’t write it off just yet – cereal rye stands that struggle to produce a bountiful biomass could still provide farmers with good weed suppression benefits, according to new research from Texas A&M University.
NORTHERN IRELAND – Research looking at two groups of pigs fattened on an outdoor system in Northern Ireland showed good results. It proved there is potential with the rearing method. Even with Northern Ireland’s variable weather conditions, the pigs proved they could adapt to and thrive on a…
The European Commission has banned imports of Brazilian meat starting Sept. 3, 2026, due to non-compliance of antimicrobial-use regulations. But Irish farmers are calling for an immediate ban on meat from Brazil, given the seriousness of the situation.
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Farmer sentiment decreased again in May as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index declined from 121 points in April to 119. The Current Conditions Index decreased by 8 points, while the Future Expectations Index increased by 1 point. This month’s Current Conditions Index …
A new study shows that systems designed to capture methane from cow manure, called dairy digesters, are highly effective. But on the rare occasions they fail, the leaks are large enough to offset their climate benefits.
In 1985, Ed Harbes III grew a bumper crop of potatoes. The problem was, so did other farmers.
Building upon the chemistry that oysters use in miles-long reefs, scientists have found a way to create cement that is stronger and cures faster.
Whether working in the field or preparing the farm for severe storms, a weather forecast is essential. Folks might instinctively grab their smartphones to check an app for an instant weather update. But many times the sky has painted a different picture than what’s on that screen.
The experts were stunned by all the healthy potato plants.
As climate change increases the frequency of drought, excessive rainfall and other extreme-weather events, farmers face growing uncertainty about crop production. Understanding how farmers perceive and respond to that uncertainty can help improve agricultural policy and climate-adaptation st…
It was a brisk spring Saturday morning on the edge of a big city on the edge of the prairie. A steady stream of people were walking to a large building and quickly going inside. The parking lot was full of cars. Nearby a couple were roasting fresh sausages for passersby. There was a festival…
University researchers continue to study virtual fence in different grazing systems, and some farmers and ranchers are beginning to use the technology.
DUNDAS, Minn. – “Alpacas are amazing animals; they have their own personalities,” said Teri Quamme, who – along with her husband, Kraig Quamme – owns Red Gate Alpaca Farm near Dundas. Red Gate is currently home to 71 Suri alpacas; eight crias – baby alpacas – will soon be joining the herd.
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