Biogas system an option for sustainable livestock farms
Harcolm Farms is small compared to most Ontario operations. It robotically milks about 70 cows in its freestall barn. But
Prairie precipitation predictions: right amounts at the wrong times
Much of Earth’s excess heat is now stored in the Pacific Ocean, which is the source of Prairie precipitation. This
Nose pumps can help keep the water running
Jim Anderson, a rancher near Rimbey, Alta., solved his winter water problems 25 years ago by creating an innovative water
Farmers in England to be paid for looking after soil health
Farmers will be paid for looking after England’s soils for the first time from next year, when the first stage
Why so high?
The first step in making nitrogen is making ammonia, which is produced by taking nitrogen from the atmosphere and combining
Making clouds rain with electricity
Cloud seeding has been used for more than 20 years to protect crops from hail in Texas. Only recently have
Dr. Karen Beauchemin and her ground-breaking work in reducing methane
“Animal nutrition was my specialty,” she recalls. “But after a few years, I started thinking about the effects of livestock
Loading soil with biochar allows farmers to cut way back on irrigation
At high applications levels, researchers found that biochar can not only soak up a lot of carbon, but also reduce
Agricultural leader envisions industry’s future
Rob Saik says agriculture will have to be “infinitely sustainable” to feed a growing population, including soil health, water-use efficiency,
Droughty Crops Make Toxic Forage
“Using these crops for forage is very risky,” Berti told DTN. “The main risk is nitrate poisoning as it is