News
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Location, location, location: Where to put the mortality compost pile
Published on June 3, 2011
A little planning will eliminate a lot of problems when siting a compost pile. -
Consumers seek out heritage breeds
Published on June 2, 2011
Differentiation offered by specialty breeds fills a niche market -
Disaster Resiliency Requires Accounting for Unique Family Needs
Published on May 9, 2011
The June 2011 emergency preparedness goal for the Do1Thing website is about making families more disaster resilient by planning for the unique needs of each family. -
Carcass Dressing Percentage and Cooler Shrink
Published on May 9, 2011
Carcass dressing percentage and cooler shrink vary among species and type of animals. -
Tips on submitting insects for identification
Published on May 6, 2011
No more guessing: Here’s how to package up insects and other arthropods for identification from the lab. -
Be a good neighbor when spreading manure
Published on May 6, 2011
Using the best management practices when spreading manure can decrease your probability of having a Right to Farm complaint. -
CAST publishes issue paper on air emissions
Published on May 6, 2011
A recently published issue paper from CAST provides science based information on air emissions connected to livestock production. -
New tool for assessing air emissions from livestock farms
Published on May 5, 2011
The National Air Quality Site Assessment Tool helps livestock farmers evaluate the opportunities for reducing air emissions and odors associated with their operation. -
Consumers associate food labeled organic as being healthier
Published on May 4, 2011
Consumer panelists perceived snack foods labeled organic to be lower in calories, and were willing to pay more for them. -
Farmer’s lung
Published on April 29, 2011
Farmers are at increased risk of respiratory-related health issues due to exposure to organic dusts in the farm environment.