Notas del episodio
In this hard-hitting episode, we dive deep into groundbreaking research from the University of Illinois that exposes a devastating truth: small dairy farms are bearing a disproportionate burden from climate change, experiencing 60% higher heat-related losses than their corporate counterparts. This isn't just about uncomfortable cows—it's about the systematic extinction of family dairy operations while Big Ag profits from superior cooling infrastructure.
Key Statistics Covered
- $245 million: Total industry losses from heat stress over five years (2012-2016)
- 1.4 billion pounds: Milk production lost to heat stress across nine Midwest states
- 1.6% vs 1%: Small farms suffer significantly higher annual losses compared to industry average
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Palabras clave
heat stress dairy farmssmall dairy farm cooling solutionsdairy cow heat toleranceclimate change dairy productionheat stress economic impact