The Manager - January 2016
This month’s The Manager from PRO-DAIRY shows how climate change impacts farms.
By Julie Berry
Crop insurance mitigates risks
Develop a risk management plan with your team, including a crop agent.
By Julie Berry
Climate change will impact manure management - What farmers should prepare for
Farms will need more storage and flexibility in application to minimize environmental loss of nutrients.
By Peter Wright and Curt Gooch
Can agriculture be sustainably intensified to meet human needs and protect the environment?
Animal agriculture has become more efficient due to advances in breeding, housing and food production.
By Jennifer Pronto and Frank Mitloehner
Balancing gain and loss over a 24 hour period is the goal.
By Dan McFarland
Is it weather or is it climate?
The difference between weather and climate is the time scale over which the conditions are described.
By Pam Knox
An overview of trends and opportunities in the carbon credits market.
By Jim Jensen