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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Debate over poultry litter alternatives January 13, 2010 – Possibly polluting rivers and lakes is the down side to using poultry litter as a cheap form of fertilizer but nitrogen in chicken manure means it releases nitrogen oxide when burned to make electricity. Environment wins on Miedema dairy farm January 13, 2009, Circleville, OH – The environment is declared the winner on the Pickaway County dairy farm of Andy Miedema on State Route 104 in Wayne Township. CSIF launches environmental program January 13, 2010, Des Moines, IA – To help livestock farmers safeguard Iowa’s air, soil and water quality, the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) recently announced a new on-farm environmental program focused on the planning and installation of vegetative environmental buffers (VEBs). Another farm digester goes online January 13, 2010, Dorchester, WI – A Clark County dairy farm is the latest livestock operation to convert its cow manure into energy. Wisconsin DNR hearings coming up January 12, 2010 – Wisconsin farmers are encouraged to attend upcoming Department of Natural Resources hearings on proposed changes to the non-point source pollution regulations (NR151). Valley dairies go green, harness methane January 12, 2010, Fresno, CA – The battle against global warming may turn out to be a boon for a California industry long targeted by environmentalists – dairies. Tax credits, sponsors help compost firm January 12, 2010, Manheim Township, PA – Four mid-state companies recently helped Terra-Gro Inc. design and create a more efficient compost-turner for its Fulton Township facility. Nebraska Ag Technology Conference coming January 11, 2010 – Make plans now to attend the 10th Annual Nebraska Agricultural Technologies Association conference, Jan. 27-28, 2010, at the Midtown Holiday Inn, Grand Island. GHG emissions, dairies to be discussed January 11, 2010, Point Reyes, CA – The contribution of livestock agriculture to greenhouse gas emissions will be examined at a meeting to be held February 2 in Point Reyes, CA. Increased manure management research expected January 11, 2010 – The Manitoba Livestock Manure Management Initiative expects the number of research projects that address the needs of multiple livestock groups to expand. |
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