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Oregano Moves Cows Toward Climate Neutral
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| September 27, 2010
Posted on 09/30/2010 10:31:46 AM PDT by JoeProBono
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To: JoeProBono
Decreasing methane production in dairy cows, the type Hristov worked with, also increases their milk production. "Methane is an energy loss to the animal, and if you reduce methane production, there is energy available for the animal" to make milk, he explains Well I guess we can expect alfalfa fields to replaced with oregano fields.
If farmers can increase milk production simply by feeding their cows oregano they will do it and they could not care less about methane production. It is all about production verses cost.
The only questions left are do the farmers need new equipment to plant and harvest oregano. What kind of pest problems does oregano have? What is the best fertilizer to use?
Oh, one more thing. How much will the price of milk drop due to increased efficiencies?
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posted on
09/30/2010 11:09:36 AM PDT
by
Pontiac
To: JoeProBono; SolitaryMan; rdl6989; livius; DollyCali; IrishCatholic; meyer; SteamShovel; ...
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posted on
09/30/2010 11:39:38 AM PDT
by
steelyourfaith
(ObamaCare Death Panels: a Final Solution to the looming Social Security crisis.)
To: steelyourfaith
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posted on
09/30/2010 11:42:32 AM PDT
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
To: JoeProBono
In California's Central Valley, bovine methane production is a big contributor to poor air quality. If oregano can reduce emissions by 40%, whilst improving milk production, that is to be welcomed.
I invite anyone that thinks this is stupid to spend some time downwind of one of these huge dairy outfits.
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posted on
09/30/2010 11:52:43 AM PDT
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Plutarch
To: JoeProBono; Red_Devil 232; Diana in Wisconsin; afraidfortherepublic
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posted on
09/30/2010 11:55:50 AM PDT
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tubebender
(Life is short so drink the good wine first...)
To: JoeProBono; glock rocks; SouthTexas; B4Ranch
Do we really want Oregano flavored Rib Eye???
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posted on
09/30/2010 12:00:26 PM PDT
by
tubebender
(Life is short so drink the good wine first...)
To: Pontiac
Well I guess we can expect alfalfa fields to replaced with oregano fields. I'm already working on drying those cow pies and grinding them into powered oregano for Mexican Restaurants
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posted on
09/30/2010 12:04:58 PM PDT
by
tubebender
(Life is short so drink the good wine first...)
To: tubebender
I'm already working on drying those cow pies and grinding them into powered oregano for Mexican Restaurants With the Obama economy you better figure on burning those cow pies for fuel.
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posted on
09/30/2010 1:23:27 PM PDT
by
Pontiac
To: Plutarch
I invite anyone that thinks this is stupid to spend some time downwind of one of these huge dairy outfits. Perhaps it would work for pigs.
I would rather be down wind of a dairy farm over a pig farm any day.
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posted on
09/30/2010 1:26:33 PM PDT
by
Pontiac
To: tubebender; Pete-R-Bilt; glock rocks
Momma probably already puts oregano in her beef rub before she BBQs them anyway. I’m mainly concerned that there’s plenty of garlic and hot spices in the rub.
I’m wondering if it’s going to become law that beer must have oregano in it. My sister in law would vote for some foolish law like that!
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posted on
09/30/2010 3:17:16 PM PDT
by
B4Ranch
(Conflict is inevitable; Combat is an option. Train for the fight.)
To: B4Ranch
GARLIC? I’ll put 10 pounds on the evening Wells Fargo Stage. It should get to the Washoe basin in 4 days or so...
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posted on
09/30/2010 5:10:15 PM PDT
by
tubebender
(Life is short so drink the good wine first...)
To: tubebender
You’d think for a Wop that she would try to use too much but I am always poking her to double up what the recipe book calls for. I love fresh garlic and fresh habanero peppers even more.
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posted on
09/30/2010 5:17:54 PM PDT
by
B4Ranch
(Conflict is inevitable; Combat is an option. Train for the fight.)
To: thackney
Are you positive this is a totally unrelated coincidence?
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posted on
09/30/2010 5:22:09 PM PDT
by
B4Ranch
(Conflict is inevitable; Combat is an option. Train for the fight.)
To: Peter from Rutland
Alfalfa and clover is a good finishing diet for them.
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posted on
09/30/2010 5:24:19 PM PDT
by
B4Ranch
(Conflict is inevitable; Combat is an option. Train for the fight.)
To: B4Ranch
That’s my story and I’m sticking with it.
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posted on
10/01/2010 5:07:14 AM PDT
by
thackney
(life is fragile, handle with prayer)
To: Plutarch
Methane it self has no odor. Natural gas has to have odorant added (methyl mercaptan) added so leaks can be smelt.
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posted on
10/01/2010 5:13:01 AM PDT
by
thackney
(life is fragile, handle with prayer)
To: thackney
It should keep you out of the divorce court. I’ll testify that you refused to expand your remarks.
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posted on
10/01/2010 7:38:10 AM PDT
by
B4Ranch
(Conflict is inevitable; Combat is an option. Train for the fight.)
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