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Farmers and Ranchers to Engage in Global Climate Conversation

The UN Food Systems Summit will hear first-hand from an American farmer about U.S. advances in climate-smart agriculture. Micheal Clements shares more on how American agriculture fits in the global climate discussion.

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The UN Food Systems Summit this week will include farmers and ranchers representing U.S. agriculture. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall explains the importance of having U.S. farmers at the table.

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How Swine Nutrition Can Revolutionize Biogas Production - Dr. Felipe Hickmann

Video: How Swine Nutrition Can Revolutionize Biogas Production - Dr. Felipe Hickmann


In this episode of The Swine it Podcast Show Canada, Dr. Felipe Hickmann from Laval University explores how nutritional strategies and manure management impact biogas production in pig farming. He breaks down the science behind anaerobic digestion at low temperatures and explains how dietary adjustments affect methane production and environmental sustainability. Learn how producers can reduce emissions and improve resource efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Lowering crude protein can reduce nitrogen in manure, but only if animal intake doesn’t compensate by increasing feed consumption."

Meet the guest: Dr. Felipe Hickmann / felipe-hickmann-963853a6 is a PhD research assistant at Laval University, specializing in swine and poultry sustainability. With extensive experience in manure management, nutritional strategies, and precision livestock technologies, he contributes to improving environmental outcomes in animal agriculture.