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TOPIC(S): Dairy, Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment,

10/15/2019 SOURCE: badgerherald.com

America’s changing Dairyland: Consumer values, concerns shape modern animal agriculture

Future of dairy industry lies at intersection of practicality, ethics...

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Kim Bremmer
shared this article 5 years ago
Topics: Dairy, GMO's, Genes /Genetics,

I grew up dehorning cattle...this advancement in precise breeding is so exciting to see!

Genome editing results in animal welfare breakthrough - Alliance for Science

In a major animal welfare breakthrough, a new study published in Nature Biotechnology conf...

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Team AgWiki
shared this article 5 years ago
Topics: Dairy, Animal Welfare/Humane Treatment,

Why vegan activists should switch gears – eDairyNews

All the news of the international dairy market in one site...

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Randy Krotz
shared this article 5 years ago
Topics: Dairy, Agriculture US,

Dairy's Top 10 Job-Generating States

Think you can guess just how much dairy contributes to the U.S. economy?...

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Kim Bremmer
shared this article 5 years ago
Topics: Dairy, Sustainability, Beef Cattle, Climate Change,

This is an important topic that doesn't get talked about enough...cattle improve the planet. Yes, everything we as humans do has an impact on our climate, but cattle are not adding to additional warming. Farmers around the world continue to produce more food using fewer resources than ever before because of advancements in science, technology and innovation.

Debunking the methane myth: Why cows arenât responsible for climate change - Medium

From burping cows to grazing sheep, when it comes to global warming the finger of blame is...

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Kim Bremmer
shared this article 5 years ago
Topics: Soil Health, Dairy, Cover Crops, Sustainability,

We continue to learn more about soil health each year. We know that the organic matter in soil provides the main reservoir of nutrients that feed plants. We know the amount of organic matter affects soil's water holding capacity and water availability to plants. And we know that increasing soil organic matter from 1 to 3 percent can reduce erosion 20+%. But how realistic are your yearly goals on building organic matter? It's difficult to be patient, but the data supports the use of no-til, cover crops AND using manure over time. Slow and steady is still great progress!

Can I Increase Soil Organic Matter by 1% This Year?

Soil organic matter is a primary measure of soil health. It is important to monitor soil o...

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Kim Bremmer
shared this article 5 years ago
Topics: Dairy, Food/Nutrition,

This is an exciting time as we watch the milk fat conversation changing...the latest research differentiates milk fat as a unique saturated fat, with over 400 different types of fatty acids that support the reduction of certain illnesses like Type 2 diabetes and stroke. We are blessed with so many choices at the grocery story - but let's not lose site of nutrition!

Researcher: Milkfat, whole milk poised for a comeback

For the better part of 50 years, milkfat has gotten a bad rap with consumers. Meanwhile, t...

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Kim Bremmer
shared this article 5 years ago
Topics: Dairy, Food Waste, Sustainability,

We hear constant recommendations from "experts" about reducing dairy and meat consumption to help reduce green house gas emissions. But would that truly help the environment? The real expert on GHG's speaks out to set the record straight.