Your grass-fed burger isn’t better for the planet, new study finds
Grass-fed beef has no climate benefit — even when taking into account that healthy pastureland can trap carbon, according to ...
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Beefing up dairy: The Rise of crossbreeding and its impact on the beef and dairy industries
Beef-on-dairy crossbreeding is the latest step in the evolution of dairy genetics and is now a key driver of the U.S. supply ...
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Feeding Cows Seaweed Could Cut Methane Emissions and Diversify Maine’s Coastal Economy, but Can It Scale?
There are still hurdles to overcome, but growing the seaweed industry in a state known for lobster could be a win for local ...
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Methane Reduction in Livestock: Confronting the North-South Gap
feeding first on mother’s milk and then pasture. Only later do they enter a feedlot—which is still outdoors—for a final six months of fattening (“finishing”) on high energy feeds. Dairy cows in the ...
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My cow friend, Buffalo, stood beside me throughout my farming career. Now I’ve had to say goodbye.
Columnist Jason Schmidt didn't realize how much of an impact one cow named "Buffalo" can have on life's outlook.