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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 Dairy admits to odor errors March 4, 2010, St. Paul, MN – A Thief River Falls-area dairy told the Minnesota Appeals Court that it could have done a better job of warning neighbors about odors coming from the operation's cleanup efforts. Powering the farm March 3, 2010,
Flamborough, Ont – Manure from 3,000 veal calves on a Valens-area farm will
start producing enough power to supply 500 homes next month.
CAFOs may have to report emissions March 2, 2010 – The EPA says it is considering requiring industrial facilities, including concentrated animal feeding operations, to report releases of hydrogen sulfide. Plant buffers may limit spread of antibiotics March 2, 2010 – Research by scientists at the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry suggests that buffer strips of grasses and other plants can trap and break down veterinary antibiotics in manure fertilizers. Wisconsin dairy settles water pollution suit March 2, 2010 – The owners of a Brown County dairy have agreed to pay $80,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by the state alleging violations of Wisconsin water pollution laws. Bion submits revised permit application March 1, 2010 – Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc., announced that it has submitted a revised permit application for its Kreider Farms project to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) Southcentral Regional Office. Wisconsin prison dairy growth opposed March 1, 2010, Madison, WI — Local opposition caused a state panel to halt funding of a study to determine where to consolidate the state prison’s dairy herd and site a manure digester. Canada delivers energy loans for farmers March 1, 2010, Ottawa, Ont – Canadian agriculture producers and agribusiness operators who are considering the use of renewable energy sources in their business will soon have a new financing option thanks to a new energy loan. Indiana pork producer wanted for skipping court February 26, 2010, Muncie, IN – A former Delaware County pork producer facing prosecution for environmental crimes has disappeared. Florida plant converts animal waste to energy February 26, 2010 – Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson has announced the completion of an innovative bioenergy project that helps manage animal waste while at the same time producing energy and agriculture products. |
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March 3, 2010,
Flamborough, Ont – Manure from 3,000 veal calves on a Valens-area farm will
start producing enough power to supply 500 homes next month.
