Cirkla launches world's first fiber MAP trays Cirkla makes fiber MAP trays from renewable plant fibers like sugarcane bagasse. Industry News January 15, 2025 No Comments Sustainable alternative to traditional plastic MAP trays reduces plastic content by around 85%.Read More
USDA forms Growing Climate Solutions Act Advisory Council Council supports the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program. Industry News January 8, 2025 No Comments USDA appoints 36 members to serve on the newly formed council.Read More
Fresh-Lock appoints director of business development, sustainability Director of business development, sustainability, is set to advance eco-friendly packaging solutions. Industry News January 8, 2025 No Comments Fresh-Lock promotes Todd Meussling.Read More
Sustainable beef platform benefits consumers and producers Melliens' CowCarbon 1.5 platform addresses environmental challenges of the livestock industry. Industry News January 7, 2025 No Comments CowCarbon platform enables carbon reduction while promoting transparency and sustainability in beef consumption.Read More
International forum showcases progress in reutilization of food waste Universities share the latest technology in processing a wide variety of co-products. Industry News December 31, 2024 No Comments USDA and cooperators lead discussion at the second International Forum of Prevention, Reduction and Utilization of Food Waste in Xiamen, China.Read More
Beyond Meat compares plant-based steak to precooked beef tips Beyond Meat also releases 2023 ESG Report. Industry News December 23, 2024 No Comments Plant-based protein company releases its Beyond Steak life cycle assessment study.Read More
Larger beef cow-calf farms have lower costs per cow than smaller operations Major drivers of economies of size are ownership costs and opportunity and overhead costs, particularly the opportunity cost of unpaid labor. Industry News December 23, 2024 No Comments Results show clear labor efficiency gains associated with spreading unpaid operator and family labor over larger numbers of cows Read More
CPW and CDA prepare for 2025 gray wolf releases with improved Livestock Conflict Minimization Program CPW has been listening to the concerns and recommendations of all stakeholders throughout the first year of gray wolf restoration. Industry News December 23, 2024 No Comments The agency has incorporated this feedback into an expanded and improved conflict minimization program for Colorado livestock producers. Read More
Feeding grazing cattle seaweed cuts methane emissions by almost 40%, research suggests Findings at UC-Davis offer solution for more climate-friendly cattle farming. Amy Quinton December 23, 2024 No Comments Feeding grazing beef cattle a seaweed supplement in pellet form reduced their methane emissions by almost 40% without affecting animals' health or weight. Read More
Lineage rail technology partnership targets food waste reduction Telegraph provides Lineage rail customers with enhanced railcar telematics. Industry News December 19, 2024 No Comments New partnership leverages freight rail technology and logistics solutions to enhance sustainability.Read More