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Evaluating the economic feasibility of co-digesting manure and food waste in northern New York

Co-digestion is an option to explore given society’s desire to remove organics from landfills and the potential for higher volumes of renewable natural gas.

February 22, 2023

Lauren Ray and Peter Wright

The anaerobic co-digestion of dairy manure and food waste can provide significant methane emission reduction by avoiding emissions from both the long-term slurry storage of raw manure and the landfilling of organics, while additionally producing a renewable fuel that can replace fossil fuel sources.

Diversify revenue streams with carbon credits

Carbon credits can provide more for the farm’s revenue stream, but be cautious of the market opportunities and risks before going all in.

December 9, 2022

Jenn Coyne

Milk has been the traditional commodity of dairy farms for generations, but with the global demand to improve sustainability measures across industries, dairy producers should consider how there is opportunity on the farms beyond milk production.

The dairy cow and manure technology, moving us into the future

December 11, 2021

Jeramy Sanford

Technology continues evolving at a rapid pace, helping dairy farmers become even more sustainable.

Reducing energy use and generating renewable energy can tip the scale

October 7, 2021

Karen Lee

At approximately 5% of the dairy farm’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint, energy use is one of the smallest on-farm contributors when compared to manure management and feed production.

Building a playbook for better cow care and feed efficiency

October 7, 2021

Karen Lee

Enteric emissions are the greatest contributor to the on-farm carbon footprint of milk.

More revenue streams needed to advance manure management

October 6, 2021

Karen Lee

At 33% of the total U.S. dairy farm greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint, manure is the second greatest contributor of GHG emissions.

12 ideas to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water quality impact from a dairy farm

October 6, 2021

Karl Czymmek, Michael E. Van Amburgh, and Curt A. Gooch

Many U.S. dairy farmers have heard about the 2050 environmental stewardship goals for dairy farms and processing plants relating to greenhouse gas emissions, water use and nutrient management.

Net Zero Initiative to demonstrate dairy can be a solution

October 1, 2021

Karen Lee

In March 2020, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy approved a new set of environmental stewardship goals to further the industry’s commitment to sustainability.

Greenhouse gas footprint tools on farms

March 8, 2021

Olivia Godber and Karl Czymmek

Carbon footprint, carbon neutral, net zero, greenhouse gases, methane emissions; what does it all mean? The phrase “carbon footprint” is a little misleading. The carbon footprint of a person, a farm, or a product, such as milk, is the total of all greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted on an annual basis.

COVID-19 didn’t change the climate, what dairy can do about it

June 30, 2020

Karen Lee

When people across the planet were asked to shelter in place to slow the spread of COVID-19, there were some stark changes in the atmosphere.

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Evaluating the economic feasibility of co-digesting manure and food waste in northern New York

Diversify revenue streams with carbon credits

The dairy cow and manure technology, moving us into the future

Reducing energy use and generating renewable energy can tip the scale

Building a playbook for better cow care and feed efficiency

More revenue streams needed to advance manure management

12 ideas to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water quality impact from a dairy farm

Net Zero Initiative to demonstrate dairy can be a solution

Greenhouse gas footprint tools on farms

COVID-19 didn’t change the climate, what dairy can do about it

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HPAI update: Seven states added for milk testing; California declares state of emergency

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