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By focusing on how to make feed additives more accessible to grazing cattle, we can improve cattle farming to be more sustainable while still meeting global demand for meat. 🥩 3/3
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Feeding Grazing Cattle Seaweed Cuts Methane Emissions by Almost 40%
By Amy QuintonPublished on UC Davis.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:23 PM
By focusing on how to make feed additives more accessible to grazing cattle, we can improve cattle farming to be more sustainable while still meeting global demand for meat. 🥩 3/3
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In 10-week pasture-based grazing trial, Ermias Kebreab, senior author of study, tested 2 groups of cattle: 1 group with regular diet & other with team's seaweed pellet diet. Not only did cattle with seaweed diet show reductions in methane emissions, but their health & weight remained unaffected.✅ 2/
January 12, 2026 at 6:23 PM
In 10-week pasture-based grazing trial, Ermias Kebreab, senior author of study, tested 2 groups of cattle: 1 group with regular diet & other with team's seaweed pellet diet. Not only did cattle with seaweed diet show reductions in methane emissions, but their health & weight remained unaffected.✅ 2/
Researchers at UC Davis, have found that introducing seaweed pellets into cattle feed can reduce enteric methane emissions by 40%. 🐄 🐂 1/
January 12, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Researchers at UC Davis, have found that introducing seaweed pellets into cattle feed can reduce enteric methane emissions by 40%. 🐄 🐂 1/
Image Description: Infographic shows CA dairy cows eating various ag byproducts. Graphic highlights 85% of what CA dairy cows eat cannot be digested by humans. Text further explains that ag byproducts make up about 40% of a dairy cow's diet & feeding them to cows results in lower carbon emissions.
January 11, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Image Description: Infographic shows CA dairy cows eating various ag byproducts. Graphic highlights 85% of what CA dairy cows eat cannot be digested by humans. Text further explains that ag byproducts make up about 40% of a dairy cow's diet & feeding them to cows results in lower carbon emissions.
On #NationalMilkDay, a reminder of what sustainability looks like. CA dairy cows upcycle feed that's 85% inedible to humans (grasses, grains & ag byproducts). In CA, 20% of ag byproducts ends up in a cow's rumen instead of landfill, or as Dr. Frank Mitloehner says, "rotting under the sky." 🐄
January 11, 2026 at 8:18 PM
On #NationalMilkDay, a reminder of what sustainability looks like. CA dairy cows upcycle feed that's 85% inedible to humans (grasses, grains & ag byproducts). In CA, 20% of ag byproducts ends up in a cow's rumen instead of landfill, or as Dr. Frank Mitloehner says, "rotting under the sky." 🐄
Researchers at Michigan State University & forward-thinking producers at Preston Farms are charting a new path for dairy sustainability and profitability thanks to high-oleic soybeans, a crop innovation that's already delivering measurable results on real farms. 🐄
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A Once-in-a-Generation Discovery Could Transform the Future of Dairy Farming
Research-backed adoption of high-oleic soybeans is improving milk quality and lowering costs for Michigan dairy farms. At first look, the 400 acres of soybeans on the Preston family’s dairy farm in so...
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January 9, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Researchers at Michigan State University & forward-thinking producers at Preston Farms are charting a new path for dairy sustainability and profitability thanks to high-oleic soybeans, a crop innovation that's already delivering measurable results on real farms. 🐄
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Video Description: UC Davis Associate Professor, Dr. Kelly Nichols & CLEAR Conversations host, Tracy Sellers, sit down in podcast-type setting at the CLEAR Center, to discuss methane mitigation & research on complex livestock functions. 3/3
Video Description: UC Davis Associate Professor, Dr. Kelly Nichols & CLEAR Conversations host, Tracy Sellers, sit down in podcast-type setting at the CLEAR Center, to discuss methane mitigation & research on complex livestock functions. 3/3
Can We Really Fix Methane Without Breaking Digestion?
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January 9, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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Video Description: UC Davis Associate Professor, Dr. Kelly Nichols & CLEAR Conversations host, Tracy Sellers, sit down in podcast-type setting at the CLEAR Center, to discuss methane mitigation & research on complex livestock functions. 3/3
Video Description: UC Davis Associate Professor, Dr. Kelly Nichols & CLEAR Conversations host, Tracy Sellers, sit down in podcast-type setting at the CLEAR Center, to discuss methane mitigation & research on complex livestock functions. 3/3
The internal processes of protein degradation, urea recycling, and digestion all contribute to the big picture. By understanding these processes, we can further improve methane reduction and sustainable agriculture. 2/
January 9, 2026 at 12:13 AM
The internal processes of protein degradation, urea recycling, and digestion all contribute to the big picture. By understanding these processes, we can further improve methane reduction and sustainable agriculture. 2/
In our new episode on the CLEAR Conversations podcast, Dr. Kelly Nichols discusses how climate research goes beyond just measuring cattle's methane output. 🐄 1/
January 9, 2026 at 12:13 AM
In our new episode on the CLEAR Conversations podcast, Dr. Kelly Nichols discusses how climate research goes beyond just measuring cattle's methane output. 🐄 1/
Video Description: Dr. Kelly Nichols and CLEAR Conversations podcast host, Tracy Sellers, sit down in podcast-type setting at the UC Davis CLEAR Center, to discuss methane mitigation and how it can affect other parts of a cow's digestion. 3/3
January 7, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Video Description: Dr. Kelly Nichols and CLEAR Conversations podcast host, Tracy Sellers, sit down in podcast-type setting at the UC Davis CLEAR Center, to discuss methane mitigation and how it can affect other parts of a cow's digestion. 3/3
While reducing enteric methane emissions have become a very important target for animal agriculture, she is keen on understanding how nutritional interventions may affect other parts of a cow's digestion. 🐄 2/2
Listen to the full episode. ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9CK...
Listen to the full episode. ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9CK...
Can We Really Fix Methane Without Breaking Digestion?
YouTube video by CLEAR Center at UC Davis
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January 7, 2026 at 9:06 PM
While reducing enteric methane emissions have become a very important target for animal agriculture, she is keen on understanding how nutritional interventions may affect other parts of a cow's digestion. 🐄 2/2
Listen to the full episode. ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9CK...
Listen to the full episode. ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9CK...
New CLEAR Conversations Podcast episode! 🎙️
We had the pleasure of having Dr. Kelly Nichols sit down with us to discuss the most complex challenges in livestock production: how to feed cows in ways that support productivity, animal health, and environmental stewardship. 1/
We had the pleasure of having Dr. Kelly Nichols sit down with us to discuss the most complex challenges in livestock production: how to feed cows in ways that support productivity, animal health, and environmental stewardship. 1/
January 7, 2026 at 9:06 PM
New CLEAR Conversations Podcast episode! 🎙️
We had the pleasure of having Dr. Kelly Nichols sit down with us to discuss the most complex challenges in livestock production: how to feed cows in ways that support productivity, animal health, and environmental stewardship. 1/
We had the pleasure of having Dr. Kelly Nichols sit down with us to discuss the most complex challenges in livestock production: how to feed cows in ways that support productivity, animal health, and environmental stewardship. 1/
Video Description: Animated cow belching methane to illustrate that most methane produced by cows comes from burps, not farts. The animation highlights enteric fermentation, the natural digestive process in ruminant animals.
January 6, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Video Description: Animated cow belching methane to illustrate that most methane produced by cows comes from burps, not farts. The animation highlights enteric fermentation, the natural digestive process in ruminant animals.
Burps, not farts. 🐮💨
January 6, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Burps, not farts. 🐮💨
New episode drops this Wednesday! 🎙️
Tune in ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hPr...
Video Description: Dr. Frank Mitloehner and Joe Proudman sit down in a podcast-type setting to discuss the importance of reducing methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to atmospheric warming.
Tune in ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hPr...
Video Description: Dr. Frank Mitloehner and Joe Proudman sit down in a podcast-type setting to discuss the importance of reducing methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to atmospheric warming.
How Can We Grow More Food With Less Impact?
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January 5, 2026 at 10:43 PM
New episode drops this Wednesday! 🎙️
Tune in ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hPr...
Video Description: Dr. Frank Mitloehner and Joe Proudman sit down in a podcast-type setting to discuss the importance of reducing methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to atmospheric warming.
Tune in ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hPr...
Video Description: Dr. Frank Mitloehner and Joe Proudman sit down in a podcast-type setting to discuss the importance of reducing methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to atmospheric warming.
Dr. Frank Mitloehner, Professor and Air Quality Specialist with the UC Davis CLEAR Center sits down with Associate Director for Communications, Joe Proudman in Episode 3, to discuss the topic more in depth. Find more on the CLEAR Conversations podcast. 2/
January 5, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Dr. Frank Mitloehner, Professor and Air Quality Specialist with the UC Davis CLEAR Center sits down with Associate Director for Communications, Joe Proudman in Episode 3, to discuss the topic more in depth. Find more on the CLEAR Conversations podcast. 2/
Methane has taken center stage in climate discourse, not just scientifically, but politically. Once topic reserved for technical discussions on manure management & feed efficiency, has become flashpoint in debates over sustainability, regulation & even the legitimacy of livestock farming itself. 1/
January 5, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Methane has taken center stage in climate discourse, not just scientifically, but politically. Once topic reserved for technical discussions on manure management & feed efficiency, has become flashpoint in debates over sustainability, regulation & even the legitimacy of livestock farming itself. 1/
Happy New Year! 🎉
2025 was full of community, impact & growth at the CLEAR Center. From hosting State of the Science Summit to connecting with producers on the ground & advancing livestock sustainability research, these highlights are just part of the journey.
Ready for 2026 & the progress ahead.
2025 was full of community, impact & growth at the CLEAR Center. From hosting State of the Science Summit to connecting with producers on the ground & advancing livestock sustainability research, these highlights are just part of the journey.
Ready for 2026 & the progress ahead.
January 1, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Happy New Year! 🎉
2025 was full of community, impact & growth at the CLEAR Center. From hosting State of the Science Summit to connecting with producers on the ground & advancing livestock sustainability research, these highlights are just part of the journey.
Ready for 2026 & the progress ahead.
2025 was full of community, impact & growth at the CLEAR Center. From hosting State of the Science Summit to connecting with producers on the ground & advancing livestock sustainability research, these highlights are just part of the journey.
Ready for 2026 & the progress ahead.
Watch what pig farmers are doing to protect natural resources on the UC Davis CLEAR Center YouTube. 4/4
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What are Pig Farmers doing to Protect Natural Resources?
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December 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Watch what pig farmers are doing to protect natural resources on the UC Davis CLEAR Center YouTube. 4/4
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Despite this unique topography, Dave Mensink manages his land in a way that protects his farm and the karst landscape around it by using buffer zones, mapping the landscape, and monitoring water filtration. 💧3/
December 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Despite this unique topography, Dave Mensink manages his land in a way that protects his farm and the karst landscape around it by using buffer zones, mapping the landscape, and monitoring water filtration. 💧3/
Dave lives in a “karst” region in Minnesota. This means that the land he farms on has underground water, sinkholes, and caves that can make farming difficult. When minerals like limestone break down over time, gaps are left in the bedrock of the land. 🪨 2/
December 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Dave lives in a “karst” region in Minnesota. This means that the land he farms on has underground water, sinkholes, and caves that can make farming difficult. When minerals like limestone break down over time, gaps are left in the bedrock of the land. 🪨 2/
Farming isn’t as easy as planting crops and feeding livestock. Producers like Dave Mensink show that agriculture requires resiliency and tactic when faced with challenging circumstances. 🌱 🐷 1/
December 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Farming isn’t as easy as planting crops and feeding livestock. Producers like Dave Mensink show that agriculture requires resiliency and tactic when faced with challenging circumstances. 🌱 🐷 1/
Moo-y Christmas! On behalf of the entire UC Davis CLEAR Center Team, we wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season. 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Moo-y Christmas! On behalf of the entire UC Davis CLEAR Center Team, we wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season. 🎄
Read more about dairy research here: clear.ucdavis.edu/news/new-rep... 🔗
New Report: California is Pioneering a Pathway to Significant Dairy Methane Reduction
CDRF and UC Davis CLEAR Center release a new analysis of methane reduction in California dairy. The paper, authored by researchers at the UC Davis, concludes that the sector can reduce methane by 40% ...
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December 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Read more about dairy research here: clear.ucdavis.edu/news/new-rep... 🔗
Over the past 50 years, milk production has doubled while the number of dairy cows has stayed nearly the same.
By improving productivity and efficiency through genetics, feed, and improved management, cows now produce more milk than ever before. More milk, fewer cows, less climate impact. 📉
By improving productivity and efficiency through genetics, feed, and improved management, cows now produce more milk than ever before. More milk, fewer cows, less climate impact. 📉
December 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Over the past 50 years, milk production has doubled while the number of dairy cows has stayed nearly the same.
By improving productivity and efficiency through genetics, feed, and improved management, cows now produce more milk than ever before. More milk, fewer cows, less climate impact. 📉
By improving productivity and efficiency through genetics, feed, and improved management, cows now produce more milk than ever before. More milk, fewer cows, less climate impact. 📉