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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.
shared this article 4 years ago
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 article 4 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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TOPIC(S): Dairy, Organic, Food/Nutrition,

12/09/2020 SOURCE: www.dairyfoods.com

Organic Valley debuts new variety of low-fat chocolate milk

Organic Valley said its new low-fat chocolate milk will hit the shelves in January.

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Kim Bremmer Kim Bremmer
shared this article 4 years ago
Topics: Livestock/Meat, Dairy, Climate Change,

This is a great article discussing potential changes to how we calculate GWP (global warming potential). GWP has been widely used for 30 years without much concern for the limitations in the calculation. But we NEED to be accurate when quantifying emissions if we are going to target specific emission reductions. We need the best, most accurate information to make the most informed decisions...especially if we are going to update policy. Accuracy matters!

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