animal waste

Food, PR, Farmers, and Open Mics

Open Mic Night? What determines credibility in terms of farming and agriculture products you use on your farm? What does 'sustainable' mean to you? These and other questions were the focus of this AgChat conversation with an open mic flavor.

What Are USDA Food And Nutrition Programs?

FoodChat on USDA Food and Nutrition Programs

What are the USDA Food And Nutrition Programs?To many, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is just about agriculture. But it offers much more than that. The USDA offers services and support to many families that utilize the output of agriculture: food. In this FoodChat, USDA Under Secretary Kevin Concannon, Food, Nutrition & Consumer Services, shares more about what is offered.

SwineCast 0611, Anaerobic Digester Technology Continues To Push Forward

SwineCast 0611 Show Notes:

Correspondent Bruce Cochrane hooks up with the president of DGH Engineering, Dennis Hodgkinson to discuss the company's new digester technology.

SwineCast 0320 for July 11 2008

SwineCast 0320 Show Notes:

Trace minerals effect as antioxidants. A conversation with Dr Gretchen Hill
Grad Student Melissa Hahn logs in with some comments on her research with amino acids and birthweights
North Carolina update... Todd See shares research on development waste storage systems to meet the state's requirements for new construction
ARS may have an answer.. a water treatment plant for y

SwineCast 0192 for April 17 2007

SwineCast 0192 Show Notes:

Tyson hooks up with Conoco to produce ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel from animal waste. More such partnerships out there according to David Kaluzny with the National Renderer's Association.
Bruce Cochrane talks with animal handling expert Temple Grandin.
HSUS says Cargill 'phasing out' gestation crates. Cargill disagrees .
CEO of Validus discusses growth of on-farm assessments.
"Building A Civilized Workplace" author Robert Sutton. Link to "Jerk" test. Link to book.