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#AgAlerts: A surprise in a gene-edited cow; EPA denies glyphosate warning on product labels; greenhouse gas emissions from feedlots vs. grass-fed cows

By Cynthia Voelkl/Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting | August 20, 2019

“The egg business has undergone massive changes in the last 45 years. Once predominantly represented by such small family farms, it began to shift heavily toward industrialization and more vertically integrated systems, according to the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AGMRC). Where once a flock of 400 laying hens was the norm, industrial flocks today can top 5 million hens.”

Environment

Critics doubt the benefit of new pill that reduces gas emissions in cows

By Kaolin Sewell/The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting | December 14, 2018

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a first-of-its kind pill that reduces the amount of ammonia gas emissions in beef cattle and their manure. However, some critics are doubting its overall effectiveness.

Energy

New USDA report touts corn-based ethanol’s benefits — despite recent doubts

By Robert Holly | January 18, 2017

A new U.S. Department of Agriculture report released in mid-January has found that greenhouse gas emissions associated with producing corn-based ethanol are about 43 percent lower than gasoline.

Agribusiness

Monsanto doubles down on commitment to carbon neutrality

By Robert Holly | December 7, 2016

St. Louis-based seed company Monsanto announced last week that it had convened a new collaborative as part of its mission to become carbon neutral by 2021.

Climate Change

The complicated relationship between agriculture and climate change

By Robert Holly | July 9, 2015

Climate change will likely cause billions of dollars in damages to the agriculture industry, according to government reports. Yet, while agriculture is a climate change victim, it is also a culprit. Agriculture production sends large amount of nitrous oxide and methane into the atmosphere, two potent greenhouse gases.