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NY farmers talk challenges of managing manure storage

As winter manure spreading regulations have tightened over the years, dairy farmers must consider ways to expand manure storage, especially those whose herds are growing.


Fix emissions reporting law, says NPPC

The National Pork Producers Council recently asked Congress for a legislative fix to a federal emergency response law that now requires farmers to report emissions from the natural breakdown of manure to the U.S. Coast Guard.


PA’s largest farms may get new regulations

Pennsylvania’s largest farms may soon be operating under new regulations that will streamline some requirements while mandating additional safeguards against water pollution.
 
 
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Research finding ways to inject manure, preserve environment

What’s a responsible farmer to do? Manure injection is an important soil management practice that reduces the chance of manure runoff. But recent studies by Carol Adair and colleagues at the University of Vermont show manure injection can increase the release of harmful greenhouse gases.
Greenhouse gases contribute to the warming of our atmosphere. Carbon dioxide gets the most attention because so much is released as we burn fossil fuels but nitrous oxide is also a powerful greenhouse gas. There isn’t nearly as much of it in our atmosphere as carbon dioxide, but it is a much more potent greenhouse gas.
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Pennsylvania Dairy Summit

February 21-22, 2018
Location: State College, Pennsylvania
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New York Farm Show

February 22-23, 2018
Location: Syracuse, New York
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Phosphorus Forum 2018

February 27, 2018
Location: Tempe, Arisona
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North Carolina Pork Congress

March 7-8, 2018
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
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