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While the dairy industry faces mounting pressure to reduce methane emissions, savvy producers are flipping environmental compliance into profit. This episode cuts through the barnyard BS to reveal how anaerobic digesters, feed additives, and carbon markets are creating unexpected revenue streams. But is the "$1,200 per cow" claim a goldmine or greenwashing? We break down the real numbers, risks, and strategies for turning cow burps and manure into cash.
Key Takeaways:
- Compliance markets (LCFS/RFS) currently offer the highest payouts for methane reduction-but prices are volatile.
- Anaerobic digesters dominate profitability (up to $450/cow annually) but require massive upfront costs. Feed additives (like Bovaer®) offer low-barrier entry but depend on carbon ...
Keywords
dairy farm profitabilitycattle methane reductiondairy methane reductionmethane reduction in dairy farmingfeed additives for methane reductiondairy carbon credits and methane reductiondairy carbon creditsanaerobic digesterscarbon market opportunities