Emissions Rule Has Ag Up in Arms

Emissions Rule Has Ag Up in Arms

Ag and biofuel groups sent up smoke signals in an outcry against the EPA’s final ruling for vehicle emissions. The groups say the final rule gears up electric vehicles and hangs renewable fuels out to dry.    The rule: The tighter emissions standard still allows...
BRD Breakthrough

BRD Breakthrough

The cattle industry is beefing up its efforts to fight fatal viruses.    The rundown: A researcher from Louisiana State University developed a new vaccine to fight against bovine respiratory disease and other cattle respiratory viruses.   Shafiqul Chowdhury,...
America Has the Meats

America Has the Meats

Americans have the meats.    Eighty percent of Americans call themselves meat eaters, while 98% of households purchase meat. Households trying to decrease meat consumption have been sliced by 20% compared to 2020.   Those numbers were revealed in “The...
Grappling Grouse: Conservation for the Birds

Grappling Grouse: Conservation for the Birds

Puff up your chest, greater sage-grouse: you’re getting your limelight!   Strut your stuff: The greater sage-grouse, the largest grouse in North America, has seen a decline in its habitat over the years. The bird’s habitat—sagebrush—has seen destruction from...
Snake: It’s What’s For Dinner

Snake: It’s What’s For Dinner

Feeling sustainable? You might consider a main course that’s a little… different.   If it doesn’t bite (or squeeze) you first.   Plating up pythons: Researchers in Thailand and Vietnam recently conducted a study suggesting that python meat may be the answer...