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TOPIC(S): Dairy, USDA,

01/08/2021 SOURCE: www.progressivedairy.com

Stimulus package and dairy: Some clarity, some questions

The COVID-19 relief bill provides additional support for dairy producers, processors and consumers.

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Kim Bremmer Kim Bremmer
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Topics: Dairy, Agriculture US, Sustainability, Climate Change,

Some people believe that eating less dairy is better for the environment...but is it?

Virginia Tech researchers find that removal of dairy cows would have minimal impact on greenhouse emissions

Researchers found that the removal of dairy cows from the United States agricultural industry would only reduce greenhouse emissions by about 0.7 percent while significantly lowering the available supply of essential nutrients for humans

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Dairy, Economics, Research, Ag United Kingdom, Education,

Scientists develop synthetic cow's stomatch to aid parasites study | Press and Journal

Scots researchers have developed a synthetic cow's stomach to help with studies into gastrointestinal worms in cattle.

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Dairy, Organic, Ag Global Specialty Food, World Population, Ag Australia/NZ,

Comboyne dairy clean sweep

Top Norco dairyman no stranger to winning awards for best quality with herd management central to success.

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Kim Bremmer Kim Bremmer
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Topics: Dairy, Beef Cattle, Climate Change,

It's interesting to see research develop into products that can reduce methane emissions from cattle. As always, agriculture IS the solution...

Mitigating methane emissions

 Because methane is the main greenhouse gas associated with animal agriculture, researchers have been exploring different ways to mitigate methane emissions from ruminants like cattle.Some practical solutions were discussed during a recent Kansas Beef Council seminar, sponsored by the Kansas Soybean Commission.Two solutions that have been studied are using feed additives and managing manure, said…

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Dairy, Cheese, Food/Nutrition, Research, World Population, Ag Australia/NZ,

Dairy and low-fat diet can reduce bowel cancer risk says Otago uni study - NZ Herald

A reduced risk of bowel cancer was also found with a history of vigorous exercise.

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Dairy, Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture, Consumer/Retail,

12/21/2020 SOURCE: www.environmentalleader.com

Danone North America Expands Regenerative Agriculture Program

Danone North America continues to expand its regenerative farming program, currently the most comprehensive regenerative agriculture dairy program in the US.

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 5 years ago
Topics: Dairy, Conservation/Tillage, Water,

Environmental, agricultural groups form initiative to advocate for clean water, thriving farms - Mid-West Farm Report

Four environmental and agricultural groups are coming together to advocate for meaningful state-level policy changes that support clean... Read More

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TOPIC(S): Dairy, Food/Nutrition, World Hunger, Consumer/Retail, Food Security/Shortage,

12/15/2020 SOURCE: www.dairyfoods.com

Yoplait, Jennifer Lopez to launch Lids to Feed America program

At a time when many things in the world remain uncertain, food banks continue to be a lifeline for families when it comes to putting food on the table.

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