Greenhouse Gas Regulation http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/hot-topics/greenhouse-gas-regulation RSS Feed for Greenhouse Gas Regulation en-us Sat, 23 Mar 2013 11:42:56 GMT New study provides emission estimates from dairies http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/hot-topics/greenhouse-gas-regulation/New-study-provides-emission-estimates-from--199675641.html USDA researchers have released results of a study of greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions from open-lot and open-freestall dairies in southern Idaho. Watch for energy-saving incentives http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/hot-topics/greenhouse-gas-regulation/Watch-for-energy-saving-incentives-195411191.html Here are two incentives currently available to New York dairy producers for digester projects and farm expansion initiatives. What grants does your state have to offer? Extreme weather is new normal, U.N.'s Ban tells climate talks http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/hot-topics/greenhouse-gas-regulation/Extreme-weather-is-new-normal-UNs-Ban-tells-climate-talks-182055501.html Extreme weather is the new normal and poses a threat to the human race, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday as he sought to revive deadlocked global climate change talks. Workshop to cover wind farms, solar power, biogas http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/hot-topics/greenhouse-gas-regulation/Workshop-to-cover-wind-farms-solar-power-biogas-174438141.html Ohio State University Extension will host a Nov. 8 Renewable Energy Workshop for those interested in learning how green energy generation could provide added income to farmers. Turn crop practices into carbon credits http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/hot-topics/greenhouse-gas-regulation/Turn-crop-practices-into-carbon-credits-161949875.html Cover crops, reduced nitrogen application and other practices that improve nitrogen use efficiency in crop production could earn carbon credits for your farm. Air emissions and animal agriculture http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/hot-topics/greenhouse-gas-regulation/Air-emissions-and-animal-agriculture-135323843.html “Air Emissions and Animal Agriculture” provides science-based information on food animal production in the United States and the odors and air emissions associated with livestock and poultry production. Record high greenhouse gases to linger for decades http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/hot-topics/greenhouse-gas-regulation/Record-high-greenhouse-gases-to-linger-for-decades-134242843.html Record high levels of greenhouse gases causing climate change will linger in the atmosphere for decades to come, even if the world manages to stop emissions output today, the United Nations' weather agency said this week. Solar: Does it Make Sense for You? http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/hot-topics/greenhouse-gas-regulation/Solar-Does-it-Make-Sense-for-You--131623228.html If you look at a map that shows how much solar energy is available at different locations in the United States, you can't help that notice that Pennsylvania is one of the cloudiest spots in the country. Sustainability awards to highlight excellence across dairy supply chain http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/hot-topics/greenhouse-gas-regulation/Sustainability-awards-to-highlight-excellence-across-dairy-supply-chain--131468198.html The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, in affiliation with the Dairy Research Institute, has announced the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards, a new program that recognizes dairy farms, businesses and collaborative partnerships for efforts in delivering outstanding economic, environmental and/or social benefit, thus helping to advance sustainability of the dairy industry. EPAs greenhouse gas analysis criticized by internal investigators http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/hot-topics/greenhouse-gas-regulation/EPAs-greenhouse-gas-analysis-criticized-by-internal-investigators-130709273.html Internal investigators at the Environmental Protection Agency say the agency failed to follow peer-review guidelines when developing a key scientific document that underpins its greenhouse gas regulations.