Chemicals—from antibiotics used to keep livestock healthy to pesticides that shield crops from insects and other pests—play an important role in modern agriculture. However, many of these substances ...

The USDA manure digester loan pause affects many farms. Discover the implications of the extended loan moratorium on projects ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jul. 5—PERU — Adirondack Farms has taken the leap into a new era of farming by converting dairy manure into renewable natural gas ...

Indiana produces about 9.5 million tons of animal manure annually. Manure contains rich nutrients and can be used as organic fertilizers and to produce renewable energy via anaerobic digestion.

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation is giving interested parties until mid-September to submit proposals for manure management practices ...

The use of renewable energy in the agriculture industry is an exciting new frontier that—with the right partners—can bring environmental and economic benefits to farmers, surrounding communities, and ...

Manure is often used as fertilizer, but what if it could pick up a second application before heading to the fields? A dairy farm in New England is experimenting with turning tons of cow manure into ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The idea seems like a slam dunk, a win-win-win for the environment, ...

State Rep. Jerry O'Connor, R-Fond du Lac announced he will not see re-election to the State Assembly. UW-Oshkosh Provost among finalists for UW-Eau Claire chancellor A familiar face on the UW-Oshkosh ...