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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 MONTH Jan | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Canadian study suggests drug seepage from hog farms not an environmental problem New research from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, is suggesting that environmental contamination from antibiotics does not pose appreciable risks to soil and aquatic organisms. Research examines use of in-barn biofilter to reduce hog odors Odor is a contentious issue in the hog industry and presents a challenge that is not easily overcome. Canadian provincial government provides funding for community groups pursuing renewable energy The provincial government of Ontario, Canada, recently announced a new $3.0 million fund to help support community-owned renewable energy projects in the province. The fund is the first of its kind in Canada. World Ag Expo planning underway The 2008 World Ag Expo is scheduled for February 12 to 14, 2008 in Tulare, California, and planning is already well underway. The newest edition of the expo will feature an additional 100,000 square feet of dairy exhibits in the Dairy Technology Center. EPA extends CAFO deadlines The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended certain compliance deadlines for some concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). California dairies face new wastewater rules Nearly 1600 dairies in the Central Valley area of California are now required to obtain wastewater permits, submit reports on soil and pond conditions and will eventually need to dig wells to monitor for groundwater pollution under new regulations passed recently by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. Microgy considering projects in Colorado, Idaho Microgy Incorporated, a subsidiary of Environmental Power Corporation (EPC), recently okayed two project agreements to build, own and operate renewable natural gas (RNG) production facilities in Idaho and Colorado, as part of a joint effort with Cargill Incorporated. Researchers find that feeding cattle ethanol Ethanol plants and livestock producers have created a symbiotic relationship. EPA to assist livestock operators The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded two grants totaling $8.0 million to provide direct technical assistance to livestock operators to prevent water pollution discharges and reduce air emissions. DTE Energy signs agreement for GreenCurrents Program DTE Energy has signed a long-term agreement with Michigan based renewable energy company North American Biofuels, LLC to provide power for the company’s GreenCurrents renewable energy program. |
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