A groundbreaking summit focusing on one of the world’s most discussed environmental challenges—reducing methane emissions from livestock—was held earlier this year and the organizers have released a written report to summarize key information shared at the conference and to invite others to join them in a collaborative effort to further knowledge around solutions to mitigating methane emissions from livestock.
A good start to life is essential and can be the set-up for a healthy and productive future. Dr. Russ Hovey, a professor in the Department of Animal Science, is working on a new grant aimed at using AI to help piglets start their lives strong and healthy, as their early days are crucial to their long-term health and productivity
Solving big climate challenges across the agriculture industry requires technology, innovation and discussion, all of which were part of the recent THRIVE Global Impact Summit in the Silicon Valley. The event attracted entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders from the realms of agriculture and food technology, brought together to explore topics such as regenerative agriculture, clean energy, and climate change.
In California there are approximately 1.68 million cows that produce more than 41 billion pounds of milk each year, but how sustainable is the industry given the state’s stringent air regulations? This was the question that CLEAR Center Director Dr. Frank Mitloehner tackled when he joined host Larry Mantle on “AirTalk,” a daily show on LAist, an independent, nonprofit newsroom that is home to L.A.’s largest National Public Radio (NPR) station.
As farmers and ranchers face challenges such as a changing climate, resource scarcity and the pressure to feed an ever-growing population, they also find themselves intertwined more than ever with the technology industry, as both look to find sustainable and feasible solutions for our food system.
