Tag: Farming
Farming, fertilizer and the future: How manure tech is evolving in Ohio
This year’s Manure Expo, held at the fairgrounds in Fulton County, Ohio, showcased the high-tech transformation of manure management. New tools on display at the expo aim to solve the […]
Changes In The Earth’s Climate Are Making Food Production More Costly
Rising food prices as the result of extreme weather and a hotter, drier climate are having political consequences around the globe.
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Dairy Products Are High Carbon
Dairy cows are ruminant animals that produce methane emissions. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas. Nitrous oxide, another greenhouse gas, is released from their manure and urine. Open manure storage can also generate methane. Energy is used to grow food for dairy cattle and that energy typically comes from fossil … [continued]
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Farmed Shrimp Is High Carbon As Well
After writing about two of the highest carbon foods, which are beef and lamb, it seems a mini-series is developing. The next high-carbon food, to make a trio, is farmed shrimp. Some of us may have had a kiddie shrimp cocktail or taken a family vacation to a southern state, … [continued]
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Great Lakes shipping still vital to regional economy, expert says
Great Lakes trade has fueled the Midwest for centuries. Today, experts say its future is key to sustaining U.S. manufacturing, farming and economic security. Read the full story by WTOL […]