California targets dairy cows and their methane to combat global warming

GALT, Calif. — California is taking its fight against global warming to the farm. The nation’s leading agricultural state is now targeting greenhouse gases produced by dairy cows and other livestock. Despite strong opposition from farmers, Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation in September that for the first time regulates heat-trapping gases from livestock operations and [...]

By |2016-12-02T12:54:34-05:00Thursday, December 1, 2016|
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Our freezers runneth over: Explaining the food surplus

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Warehouses, distribution centers and grocery stores are overflowing with some food staples, such as milk, eggs and frozen fruits and vegetables, the result of increased production and decreased exports. Take dairy, for example: With the most milk ever produced in the U.S. — about 24 billion gallons — that means [...]

By |2017-04-24T10:04:46-04:00Friday, October 7, 2016|
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