WEBVTT 00:00:10.510 --> 00:00:13.230 Hey there, fellow dairy enthusiasts. Welcome 00:00:13.230 --> 00:00:16.210 to the Boldvine Podcast. I'm coming to you today 00:00:16.210 --> 00:00:18.670 with what might be the most profitable conversation 00:00:18.670 --> 00:00:21.410 you'll have all year. We're talking about turning 00:00:21.410 --> 00:00:24.170 what everyone else sees as a problem, cow burps 00:00:24.170 --> 00:00:27.550 and methane emissions, into cold, hard cash. 00:00:28.250 --> 00:00:31.039 That's right. Today I'm digging into how forward 00:00:31.039 --> 00:00:33.700 -thinking dairy producers, just like you are, 00:00:33.759 --> 00:00:36.039 are turning climate challenges into serious profit. 00:00:36.679 --> 00:00:40.460 We're talking an extra $1 ,200 per cow. That's 00:00:40.460 --> 00:00:44.119 not a typo. $1 ,200 per head going straight into 00:00:44.119 --> 00:00:46.939 your pocket while simultaneously reducing your 00:00:46.939 --> 00:00:49.939 environmental footprint. So grab your coffee, 00:00:50.020 --> 00:00:52.439 tune in during chores, while I walk you through 00:00:52.439 --> 00:00:54.100 the climate opportunity nobody's talking about. 00:00:54.659 --> 00:00:57.060 Because the question isn't whether to address 00:00:57.060 --> 00:01:00.649 emissions. It's how to leverage this challenge 00:01:00.649 --> 00:01:04.010 into a competitive advantage. The dairy industry 00:01:04.010 --> 00:01:06.129 is standing at a critical crossroads in 2025. 00:01:07.170 --> 00:01:10.069 Every time we open a newspaper or scroll through 00:01:10.069 --> 00:01:12.489 our feeds, we're bombarded with stories about 00:01:12.489 --> 00:01:15.290 greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change and 00:01:15.290 --> 00:01:19.250 agriculture's role in all of it. I get it. I've 00:01:19.250 --> 00:01:21.769 been hearing from farmers. Across North America, 00:01:21.890 --> 00:01:23.930 who are worried that addressing methane emissions 00:01:23.930 --> 00:01:26.230 is just going to be another expense of regulation, 00:01:26.670 --> 00:01:29.609 squeezing their already tight margins. But here's 00:01:29.609 --> 00:01:31.390 what's really exciting. Canadian dairy farmers 00:01:31.390 --> 00:01:33.489 have already reduced their carbon footprint by 00:01:33.489 --> 00:01:37.689 22 per liter of milk produced since 2011. That 00:01:37.689 --> 00:01:40.569 proves progress isn't just possible. It's already 00:01:40.569 --> 00:01:42.790 happening, yet the journey towards sustainability 00:01:42.790 --> 00:01:45.549 is far from complete with those ambitious industry 00:01:45.549 --> 00:01:47.489 goals like net zero greenhouse gas emissions 00:01:47.489 --> 00:01:51.459 by 2050. Don't let those targets intimidate you. 00:01:51.799 --> 00:01:53.799 Today I'm showing you exactly how innovative 00:01:53.799 --> 00:01:56.659 farmers are making this journey profitable rather 00:01:56.659 --> 00:01:59.879 than painful. Let me share a conversation I had 00:01:59.879 --> 00:02:02.920 with Martin Brodeur last month. He runs a 120 00:02:02.920 --> 00:02:06.019 cow dairy operation in Quebec and he told me 00:02:06.019 --> 00:02:09.139 we implemented covered manure storage last year 00:02:09.139 --> 00:02:12.719 and saw a 65 reduction in methane emissions from 00:02:12.719 --> 00:02:15.639 that source alone. Now I know what you're thinking. 00:02:16.909 --> 00:02:20.409 Martin invested $85 ,000 in this system. But 00:02:20.409 --> 00:02:22.710 here's what got my attention. He said the investment 00:02:22.710 --> 00:02:24.889 is paying for itself through reduced odor complaints, 00:02:25.349 --> 00:02:28.129 improved nutrient retention in our manure, and 00:02:28.129 --> 00:02:30.009 a premium from our processor's sustainability 00:02:30.009 --> 00:02:32.889 program. That right there is what today's episode 00:02:32.889 --> 00:02:35.969 is all about. Finding strategies that don't just 00:02:35.969 --> 00:02:39.069 reduce emissions, but actually improve your bottom 00:02:39.069 --> 00:02:41.349 line. Let's cut through some of the bull when 00:02:41.349 --> 00:02:44.310 it comes to methane and dairy farming. Yes, dairy 00:02:44.310 --> 00:02:46.830 farming contributes. To greenhouse gas emissions, 00:02:47.229 --> 00:02:49.509 primarily through methane from cow digestion 00:02:49.509 --> 00:02:52.330 and manure storage, we can't and shouldn't deny 00:02:52.330 --> 00:02:54.990 that. But here's the truth that climate activists 00:02:54.990 --> 00:02:58.050 don't want you to hear. If we cut every dairy 00:02:58.050 --> 00:03:01.030 herd's emissions by 50, it would equal just a 00:03:01.030 --> 00:03:04.110 fraction of national greenhouse gas output. Only 00:03:04.110 --> 00:03:06.509 about 10 of greenhouse gas emissions come from 00:03:06.509 --> 00:03:09.550 all crop and livestock production combined, according 00:03:09.550 --> 00:03:12.319 to Dalhousie University research. Using NASA 00:03:12.319 --> 00:03:16.099 and European Space Agency satellite data, a typical 00:03:16.099 --> 00:03:19.379 100 -cow dairy farm emits about 1 ,500 kg of 00:03:19.379 --> 00:03:21.939 methane in winter alone. That's equivalent to 00:03:21.939 --> 00:03:25.080 about 74 cars driven for a year. But context 00:03:25.080 --> 00:03:28.180 matters. Methane also comes from natural wetlands, 00:03:28.340 --> 00:03:31.300 fossil fuel extraction, and landfills. This doesn't 00:03:31.300 --> 00:03:33.860 mean we should ignore our emissions, but it does 00:03:33.860 --> 00:03:36.400 mean we should approach this issue with a sense 00:03:36.400 --> 00:03:40.360 of proportion. For you as a dairy farmer, understanding 00:03:40.360 --> 00:03:44.340 your specific emission sources is crucial enteric 00:03:44.340 --> 00:03:46.819 methane from cow digestion makes up about 40 00:03:46.819 --> 00:03:49.259 60 of farm emissions manure methane contributes 00:03:49.259 --> 00:03:53.280 another 20 35 nitrous oxide from manure and fertilizer 00:03:53.280 --> 00:03:56.520 adds 10 20 and carbon dioxide from energy use 00:03:56.520 --> 00:03:58.979 makes up the final 5 15 knowing this breakdown 00:03:58.979 --> 00:04:01.879 helps you target your efforts where they'll have 00:04:01.879 --> 00:04:04.680 the biggest impact now let's get to the good 00:04:04.680 --> 00:04:07.439 stuff turning methane into money this is the 00:04:07.439 --> 00:04:11.479 1200 per head opportunity that progressive dairy 00:04:11.479 --> 00:04:15.439 farmers are already cashing in on. Forget carbon 00:04:15.439 --> 00:04:18.139 credits. Those might be part of the equation 00:04:18.139 --> 00:04:21.800 too. The real money is in your manure. And then 00:04:21.800 --> 00:04:24.639 rethinking how your cows digest their feed. University 00:04:24.639 --> 00:04:27.000 of Gulf data has shown that low emission herds 00:04:27.000 --> 00:04:31.079 bank an extra $1 ,200 per head compared to high 00:04:31.079 --> 00:04:33.800 emission operations. That's serious money that 00:04:33.800 --> 00:04:36.240 could transform your profitability. Let me walk 00:04:36.240 --> 00:04:38.019 you through what I call the methane mitigation 00:04:38.019 --> 00:04:40.519 roadmap. Timeline for implementing strategies 00:04:40.519 --> 00:04:43.019 that cut emissions while boosting your bottom 00:04:43.019 --> 00:04:48.639 line. In the immediate term. Literally. Strategies 00:04:48.639 --> 00:04:50.980 you could start tomorrow. Consider increasing 00:04:50.980 --> 00:04:54.100 dietary lipids. This approach can cut emissions 00:04:54.100 --> 00:04:57.920 by 515 at a relatively low cost and it often 00:04:57.920 --> 00:05:01.620 boosts milk fat at the same time. Win -win. Looking 00:05:01.620 --> 00:05:04.720 at the 1 -3 year horizon. Covered manure storage. 00:05:05.420 --> 00:05:07.899 like what Martin implemented can slash emissions 00:05:07.899 --> 00:05:11.980 by 50 -80. Yes, a significant investment at around 00:05:11.980 --> 00:05:15.639 $85 ,000, but the odor reduction benefits alone 00:05:15.639 --> 00:05:18.040 might be worth it if you've got neighbors complaining. 00:05:18.459 --> 00:05:21.240 Looking further out, in the five -year range, 00:05:21.519 --> 00:05:25.079 methane vaccines show enormous promise with the 00:05:25.079 --> 00:05:28.259 potential to cut emissions by 30 -60. They are 00:05:28.259 --> 00:05:30.800 still pending CIA approval, but they represent 00:05:30.800 --> 00:05:33.529 a fascinating future option. The bottom line 00:05:33.529 --> 00:05:35.930 is to start with feed strategies for quick wins 00:05:35.930 --> 00:05:38.250 while planning for those larger infrastructure 00:05:38.250 --> 00:05:41.269 investments with proven payback periods. Let's 00:05:41.269 --> 00:05:43.430 talk about feed additives, the low -hanging fruit 00:05:43.430 --> 00:05:46.189 in this whole methane reduction equation. There's 00:05:46.189 --> 00:05:48.230 this compound with a tongue twister of a name, 00:05:48.389 --> 00:05:51.350 free nitroxypropanol, or 3 -0 -PA for those of 00:05:51.350 --> 00:05:52.870 us who don't want to sound like we're reading 00:05:52.870 --> 00:05:56.389 from a chemistry textbook. It's marketed as Bovier, 00:05:56.550 --> 00:05:59.250 and it's a game changer that can slash methane 00:05:59.250 --> 00:06:04.560 by 2040. been approved, and is available to Canadian 00:06:04.560 --> 00:06:07.300 producers right now. While it may slightly reduce 00:06:07.300 --> 00:06:10.100 dry matter intake and milk yield in some herds, 00:06:10.139 --> 00:06:12.660 the economic analysis is really promising, especially 00:06:12.660 --> 00:06:15.519 for larger operations. I was chatting with Sarah 00:06:15.519 --> 00:06:18.600 Jennings just last month. She milks about 200 00:06:18.600 --> 00:06:20.819 cows in Ontario when she told me we started using 00:06:20.819 --> 00:06:24.519 Bavire and RTMR system in March, and we're seeing 00:06:24.519 --> 00:06:27.540 about a 25 drop in methane with minimal impact 00:06:27.540 --> 00:06:31.319 on production. But here's the kicker. She said 00:06:31.319 --> 00:06:34.139 the processor premium of $0 .08 per liter more 00:06:34.139 --> 00:06:37.220 than covers the added cost. That's what I'm talking 00:06:37.220 --> 00:06:41.019 about. Environmental benefits that actually pay 00:06:41.019 --> 00:06:44.199 for themselves and then some. Now you might be 00:06:44.199 --> 00:06:46.819 surprised to hear this next one, but stick with 00:06:46.819 --> 00:06:49.379 me. Grazing could be another powerful tool in 00:06:49.379 --> 00:06:52.319 your methane fighting toolkit. I'm calling this 00:06:52.319 --> 00:06:56.600 grazing for green. Pasture power. Emerging research 00:06:56.600 --> 00:06:59.750 shows that enteric. methane emissions from cows 00:06:59.750 --> 00:07:02.430 fed fresh grass on pasture are 20 20 at lower 00:07:02.430 --> 00:07:05.149 than silage fed indoor herds that's significant 00:07:05.149 --> 00:07:08.509 this underscores grazing as a potentially lower 00:07:08.509 --> 00:07:11.550 cost approach to methane reduction i know what 00:07:11.550 --> 00:07:14.509 some of you are thinking but my operation isn't 00:07:14.509 --> 00:07:17.170 set up for grazing i get it not every solution 00:07:17.170 --> 00:07:19.949 works for every farm but even partial grazing 00:07:19.949 --> 00:07:22.329 or seasonal grazing might be worth considering 00:07:22.329 --> 00:07:25.129 if it helps cut emissions while potentially reducing 00:07:25.129 --> 00:07:28.810 feed costs let's talk genetics An area seeing 00:07:28.810 --> 00:07:31.069 some fascinating innovations, the University 00:07:31.069 --> 00:07:33.970 of Gulf team developed a genetic selection approach 00:07:33.970 --> 00:07:36.889 to reduce methane emissions in dairy cattle that 00:07:36.889 --> 00:07:39.110 won their Innovation of the Year award for 2023. 00:07:39.910 --> 00:07:43.870 This isn't some academic exercise. CEMEX is already 00:07:43.870 --> 00:07:46.290 developing genetic rankings to help producers 00:07:46.290 --> 00:07:49.370 select for lower methane genetics. Think about 00:07:49.370 --> 00:07:51.970 it. We've been selecting for production traits, 00:07:52.209 --> 00:07:54.970 health traits, and confirmation for decades. 00:07:55.639 --> 00:07:57.879 adding methane efficiency that selection index 00:07:57.879 --> 00:08:00.939 could deliver long -term cumulative benefits 00:08:00.939 --> 00:08:03.480 without requiring any day -to -day changes once 00:08:03.480 --> 00:08:06.680 the genetics are in place. Now I want to share 00:08:06.680 --> 00:08:08.500 something I put together called the methane money 00:08:08.500 --> 00:08:11.319 calculator. This gives you a rough idea what 00:08:11.319 --> 00:08:14.680 different herd sizes might expect in terms of 00:08:14.680 --> 00:08:17.160 investments and returns for smaller operations 00:08:17.160 --> 00:08:20.300 with 5 ,100 cows, feed additives like 3NUP require 00:08:20.300 --> 00:08:24.439 an initial investment of about $8 ,000, $15 ,000 00:08:24.439 --> 00:08:27.339 per year. But the annual savings and revenue 00:08:27.339 --> 00:08:31.560 could be $12 ,000, $22 ,000, meaning the payback 00:08:31.560 --> 00:08:34.509 period essentially immediate. For medium -sized 00:08:34.509 --> 00:08:37.690 operations with 100 -200 cows, covered manure 00:08:37.690 --> 00:08:40.129 storage requires a heftier upfront investment 00:08:40.129 --> 00:08:44.750 of $75 ,000 - $120 ,000. But with annual savings 00:08:44.750 --> 00:08:48.250 and revenue of $15 ,000 - $30 ,000, you're looking 00:08:48.250 --> 00:08:51.870 at a payback period of 4 -5 years. For larger 00:08:51.870 --> 00:08:54.990 operations with 200 cows and aerobic digesters, 00:08:55.090 --> 00:08:59.450 become an option. Yes, they're expensive. We're 00:08:59.450 --> 00:09:02.750 talking $500 ,000 plus. but they can generate 00:09:02.750 --> 00:09:05.250 $50 ,000 or more in annual savings and revenue 00:09:05.250 --> 00:09:08.929 with a payback period of 5 -10 years. These figures 00:09:08.929 --> 00:09:11.529 are based on University of Guelph research and 00:09:11.529 --> 00:09:14.169 farm case studies, but your actual results will 00:09:14.169 --> 00:09:16.610 vary based on your specific farm conditions, 00:09:16.970 --> 00:09:20.009 management practices, and available incentives. 00:09:20.909 --> 00:09:23.769 I want to shift gears now and talk about something 00:09:23.769 --> 00:09:26.230 that often gets overlooked, dairy's secret weapons 00:09:26.230 --> 00:09:29.590 in the climate fight. First, dairy cows are nature's 00:09:29.590 --> 00:09:32.299 ultimate upcyclers. They're turning trash into 00:09:32.299 --> 00:09:35.580 nutritional treasure. They converted edible byproducts 00:09:35.580 --> 00:09:38.620 into high -quality human food. Your herd transforms 00:09:38.620 --> 00:09:41.279 distiller's grains from ethanol production, brewer's 00:09:41.279 --> 00:09:43.600 grains from beer making, beet pulp from sugar 00:09:43.600 --> 00:09:45.940 processing, canola meal after oil extraction, 00:09:46.340 --> 00:09:49.159 and wheat middlings from flour milling. This 00:09:49.159 --> 00:09:51.759 isn't just waste management. It's resource efficiency 00:09:51.759 --> 00:09:55.340 at its finest. I was talking to Pierre Lavoie, 00:09:55.500 --> 00:09:59.379 a Quebec dairy farmer with 150 cows, and he put 00:09:59.379 --> 00:10:03.039 it perfectly. Our ration includes about 30 byproducts 00:10:03.039 --> 00:10:05.179 that would otherwise go to waste. We're turning 00:10:05.179 --> 00:10:07.440 food processing waste into high quality protein 00:10:07.440 --> 00:10:10.019 and essential nutrients. Try doing that with 00:10:10.019 --> 00:10:12.740 a soybean. I love that quote because it captures 00:10:12.740 --> 00:10:15.840 exactly what makes dairy so special in our food 00:10:15.840 --> 00:10:18.299 system. There's another aspect of dairy that 00:10:18.299 --> 00:10:21.039 deserves more attention. Nutrient density, we 00:10:21.039 --> 00:10:23.340 get more nutritional bang for our environmental 00:10:23.340 --> 00:10:26.100 buck with dairy products. When you evaluate foods 00:10:26.100 --> 00:10:28.960 based on emissions per unit of nutrient, delivered 00:10:28.960 --> 00:10:32.539 milk shines as a concentrated source as calcium 00:10:32.539 --> 00:10:35.620 essential for bone health and increasingly short 00:10:35.620 --> 00:10:38.279 supply globally vitamin crucial for calcium absorption 00:10:38.279 --> 00:10:42.399 and immune function vitamin b12 necessary for 00:10:42.399 --> 00:10:45.220 red blood cell formation and neurological function 00:10:45.220 --> 00:10:49.200 high quality protein riboflavin phosphorus and 00:10:49.200 --> 00:10:51.320 potassium when we talk about sustainable diets 00:10:51.320 --> 00:10:54.320 we can't just look at emissions per calorie we 00:10:54.320 --> 00:10:57.159 need to consider the nutritional value delivered 00:10:57.559 --> 00:11:00.000 for those emissions, and that's where dairy really 00:11:00.000 --> 00:11:02.360 stands out. All right, I know I've covered a 00:11:02.360 --> 00:11:04.200 lot of ground already, but I want to give you 00:11:04.200 --> 00:11:06.779 what I call the dairy farmer's cheat sheet. Five 00:11:06.779 --> 00:11:08.860 immediate actions you can take to boost profits 00:11:08.860 --> 00:11:12.039 and cut emissions starting today. Number one, 00:11:12.080 --> 00:11:14.960 test Bovar on 10 of your herd today. This feed 00:11:14.960 --> 00:11:17.740 additive can reduce methane by 2040 with minimal 00:11:17.740 --> 00:11:20.279 production impact, starting with a small portion 00:11:20.279 --> 00:11:23.200 of your herd. Let you see how it works in your 00:11:23.200 --> 00:11:26.440 specific situation. Number two, improve forage 00:11:26.440 --> 00:11:29.919 quality. Better digestibility means less methane 00:11:29.919 --> 00:11:31.620 per liter of milk and better feed efficiency. 00:11:32.080 --> 00:11:34.240 This is one of those areas where good farming 00:11:34.240 --> 00:11:36.759 practices and environmental benefits align perfectly. 00:11:37.419 --> 00:11:40.399 Number three, consider part -time grazing. Remember 00:11:40.399 --> 00:11:43.080 that research showing 2028 lower methane from 00:11:43.080 --> 00:11:45.899 cows on pasture? Even if you can't transition 00:11:45.899 --> 00:11:48.940 to a full grazing system, partial or seasonal 00:11:48.940 --> 00:11:51.519 grazing might be worth exploring. Number four, 00:11:51.659 --> 00:11:54.340 upgrade your manure management. Even simple covers 00:11:54.340 --> 00:11:57.500 can reduce methane emissions by 50 ADD. This 00:11:57.500 --> 00:11:59.259 doesn't necessarily mean investing in a full 00:11:59.259 --> 00:12:01.720 anaerobic digester. Even incremental improvements 00:12:01.720 --> 00:12:04.419 can make a significant difference. Number five, 00:12:04.460 --> 00:12:07.159 select for lower emission genetics. New tools 00:12:07.159 --> 00:12:09.539 from Cimex and Lactanae make it easier to breed 00:12:09.539 --> 00:12:12.379 for reduced methane production. This is a long 00:12:12.379 --> 00:12:14.299 -term play, but one that compounds over generations. 00:12:15.100 --> 00:12:18.320 Here's my message to you. Stop apologizing for 00:12:18.320 --> 00:12:21.419 methane. Start monetizing it. Your cows aren't 00:12:21.419 --> 00:12:24.320 the problem. They're the solution. Now, turn 00:12:24.320 --> 00:12:26.730 that manure into money. I truly believe that 00:12:26.730 --> 00:12:28.990 the most successful dairy producers in the coming 00:12:28.990 --> 00:12:31.610 decades will be those who view emission reduction 00:12:31.610 --> 00:12:34.590 not as a regulatory burden, but as a catalyst 00:12:34.590 --> 00:12:38.009 for innovation and improvement. By focusing on 00:12:38.009 --> 00:12:41.129 strategies that align environmental and economical, 00:12:41.269 --> 00:12:43.629 you can position your farm for long -term success 00:12:43.629 --> 00:12:46.129 in an increasingly carbon -conscious marketplace. 00:12:47.049 --> 00:12:49.409 The industry has already demonstrated remarkable 00:12:49.409 --> 00:12:53.120 progress. with significant reductions in emissions 00:12:53.120 --> 00:12:56.460 per unit of milk over recent decades. This track 00:12:56.460 --> 00:12:58.899 record of continuous improvement provides a strong 00:12:58.899 --> 00:13:01.279 foundation for meeting ambitious targets like 00:13:01.279 --> 00:13:04.539 net zero emissions by 2050. As the global food 00:13:04.539 --> 00:13:07.320 system evolves, dairy's unique contributions, 00:13:07.659 --> 00:13:10.500 from upcycling inedible materials to providing 00:13:10.500 --> 00:13:13.980 essential nutrients, will remain valuable. By 00:13:13.980 --> 00:13:15.799 addressing emissions while highlighting these 00:13:15.799 --> 00:13:18.659 benefits, the industry can strengthen its position 00:13:18.659 --> 00:13:21.360 as an essential part of sustainable food production. 00:13:21.779 --> 00:13:24.940 For each of you listening, the path forward involves 00:13:24.940 --> 00:13:27.500 finding farm -specific solutions that reduce 00:13:27.500 --> 00:13:30.080 emissions while maintaining economically viable 00:13:30.080 --> 00:13:33.039 operations. This isn't about choosing between 00:13:33.039 --> 00:13:35.539 profitability and sustainability. It's about 00:13:35.539 --> 00:13:38.100 discovering how these goals can reinforce each 00:13:38.100 --> 00:13:40.620 other. The dairy farmers who proactively engage 00:13:40.620 --> 00:13:43.659 with this Challenge finding their own right balance 00:13:43.659 --> 00:13:45.620 between environmental impact and nutritional 00:13:45.620 --> 00:13:48.519 contribution. We'll be best positioned to thrive 00:13:48.519 --> 00:13:51.840 in the decades ahead. Don't just survive the 00:13:51.840 --> 00:13:54.480 climate conversation. Use it to build a more 00:13:54.480 --> 00:13:57.279 profitable, resilient, and sustainable dairy 00:13:57.279 --> 00:14:00.240 operation for generations to come. As we wrap 00:14:00.240 --> 00:14:02.679 up today's episode, I want to leave you with 00:14:02.679 --> 00:14:06.720 some key takeaways. Profit at Planix. Low emission 00:14:06.720 --> 00:14:09.139 herds yield $1 ,200 or more per head through 00:14:09.139 --> 00:14:11.759 strategies like feed additives. improved manure 00:14:11.759 --> 00:14:15.600 management technology, and genetics. This isn't 00:14:15.600 --> 00:14:18.440 just about being green. It's about making green. 00:14:19.019 --> 00:14:21.360 Second, consider a methane mitigation roadmap. 00:14:21.500 --> 00:14:24.840 We discuss immediate gains from improved forage, 00:14:24.840 --> 00:14:27.899 midterm wins, with covered manure storage and 00:14:27.899 --> 00:14:30.720 long -term solutions via vaccines and genetic 00:14:30.720 --> 00:14:33.740 selection. Third, remember that dairy is a nutritional 00:14:33.740 --> 00:14:37.360 powerhouse. We deliver irreplaceable micronutrients. 00:14:38.059 --> 00:14:40.480 Like calcium MP12, while upcycling about 30, 00:14:40.539 --> 00:14:43.419 it's from food and agricultural byproducts. That's 00:14:43.419 --> 00:14:46.480 a story worth telling. Emissions reduction isn't 00:14:46.480 --> 00:14:48.960 about eliminating cows, but optimizing their 00:14:48.960 --> 00:14:51.740 ecological niche for sustainable food systems. 00:14:51.820 --> 00:14:54.759 It's about making dairy not just environmentally 00:14:54.759 --> 00:14:57.379 acceptable, but environmentally advantageous. 00:14:57.559 --> 00:14:59.580 If you've enjoyed this episode and want to learn 00:14:59.580 --> 00:15:02.600 more, we have several related articles on the 00:15:02.600 --> 00:15:05.590 Bullvine website. Check out how Ben Jerry's is 00:15:05.590 --> 00:15:07.649 using dairy to fight climate change to learn 00:15:07.649 --> 00:15:09.909 how their low -carbon dairy initiative is transforming 00:15:09.909 --> 00:15:13.269 farming practices. We also have how smart dairy 00:15:13.269 --> 00:15:16.190 farmers are slashing methane while boosting profits, 00:15:16.389 --> 00:15:18.330 which dives deeper into how innovative producers 00:15:18.330 --> 00:15:20.730 are turning methane reduction into a profit driver. 00:15:21.450 --> 00:15:23.409 Before I sign off, I'd love to hear from you 00:15:23.409 --> 00:15:25.950 about your experiences with methane reduction 00:15:25.950 --> 00:15:30.250 strategies on your farm. What's working? What 00:15:30.250 --> 00:15:33.129 challenges are you facing? Drop us a comment 00:15:33.129 --> 00:15:36.529 on our website or social media. Thanks for tuning 00:15:36.529 --> 00:15:39.490 in to the Bull Van Podcast. Until next time, 00:15:39.490 --> 00:15:41.769 keep those cows happy, healthy, and increasingly 00:15:41.769 --> 00:15:42.570 methan -efficient.