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Click here to read the July 2008 issue of the Scoop. In this issue, you will get a special look at two of the members of the Agriculture and the Environment Team.

  • A Primer on Anaerobic Digestion
  • Carbon Credits for Livestock Producers?
  • Research on Phosphorus Levels in Lakes Guides State Policy
  • Meet the Team


May 2008

  • It's up to farmers to be good neighbors.
  • Phosphorus workshop focuses on protecting Michigan Waters
  • The air we breathe
  • Keeping records now makes complying less painful
  • Don't miss the 2008 Great Lakes Manure Handling Expo
March 2008
  • Healthy farming means healthy water, and vice-versa
  • What are they doing on that farm, anyway?
  • Agriculture versus quality of life
  • Helping pork producers in Amish communities
January 2008
  • Economist to discuss animal ag affect on real estate
  • Large CAFOs: get to know that permit!
  • Monitoring for water quality and health 
  • New rules for composting systems
  • MSU studies dairy washwater reuse 
  • Our external advisory committee: They talk, we listen
  • Finding the balance: Conference hopes to bridge the gap between animal agriculture and communities
  • Taking steps to improve air emissions
  • Changing animal diets can help control air emissions
  • Winter spreading: Better safe than sorry
  • Open house features research, food and fun
  • Are CNMPs worth the hassle?
  • Time to comply: these tips can help you plan and record your intentions through the permit process
  • It all comes out in the wash(water)
  • In the works …
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