Agricultural work can involve many hazards, but injuries, illnesses and death are preventable.

The push for environmentally sustainable agriculture has sparked a lot of interest in anaerobic digesters that can convert manure into biofuel.

“Can we address environmental concerns and meet consumer preferences by breeding more environmentally friendly cows?” So far, the answer is “yes.”

Manure needs to be on the forefront of the farm management’s team mind, not the back. That being said, in the best interest of the operation, should manure be handled in-house or should a custom applicator be hired? There are several factors to consider when making this decision.

The buzz around sustainability continues to grow. And while there is an end goal of creating a more viable dairy sector for years to come, reaching that point looks different for every producer.

Sand is the gold standard for dairy cow bedding, but all that glitters is not gold.

Palmer amaranth is a prolific seed producer that competes with growing space for corn, soybeans and other commodities important to the dairy industry. An unlikely risk management tool to reduce this weed’s presence in fields is proper manure handling.

With the emergence of ambitious climate commitments worldwide and the rise of net zero pledges from some of the biggest brands, the jury is out – we stand at the forefront of unparalleled growth in global carbon markets.

Anaerobic digestion is seeing increased interest and implementation on many farms throughout the U.S. But what is anaerobic digestion? What do the economic opportunities look like? And, how would it fit on your farm?

Here are a few examples of how a manure-related limitation was flipped from a hindrance into a long-term solution with bottom-line benefits.