livestock

On-farm Treatment Options for Wastewater, Greywater and Fecal Sludge

Fecal contamination of urban and peri-urban water bodies is a major health issue in most low- and middle-income countries, where…

6 years ago

Drought Forces Hard Choices for Farmers and Ranchers in the Southwest

Large reservoirs have buffered urban areas in the Southwest from the worst of the year’s dry conditions, but rural farmers…

6 years ago

‘Fecal Soup’: Wisconsin Well Water Would Horrify You

Erika Balza does not drink the water out of her tap. Despite having a new well installed that came with…

6 years ago

Taxes on Meat Could Join Carbon and Sugar to Help Limit Emissions

The idea has met resistance over fears of political backlash Tyson invests in plant-based burger backed by Gates, DiCaprio Move…

7 years ago

Keeping Cows Cool With Less Water and Energy

Photo: cows cool off at UC Davis. (Paul Fortunato/UC Davis) Innovative cooling technologies tested on dairy cows at the University…

7 years ago