LWR distributor, Figure 8 Environmental has secured funding for four dairies through the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation’s Alternate Manure Management and Dairy Plus Programs. 

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Bakersfield, California (Feb 13, 2024) - Four California dairy farms have been selected to receive funding for innovative manure treatment projects aimed at improving environmental sustainability and operational efficiency. Among the recipients are Richmar Farms in Kern County, two DaSilva dairy farms both located in San Joaquin County, and Pete Postma & Sons Dairy in Stanislaus County. These farms represent over 7,500 cattle and combine to produce approximately 416,100,000 gallons of manure annually.  

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In this edition of Fast Facts:

• Embracing the Power of Manure Data at World Ag Expo
• MORE Funding Available for on-farm Nutrient Recovery
• Karleigh's Korner: Did You Know that we treat MORE than just Manure!
• CDFA Awards $35M for On-Farm GHG Reduction Efforts
• Vilsack Announces $207M for Domestic Fertilizer & Clean Energy
• Clean Energy Fuels Opens Facility to Supply Negative CI RNG
• Proposed Change to SWEEP: Projects Must Reduce GHGs AND Save H2O
• #ICYMI: LWR Clients Processed +237M Gallons of Manure & Digestate in 2023!

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Cast your vote THIS WEEK for the People's Choice Award. Voting window closes Thursday, October 26^th.

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Los Gatos, California (Oct 24, 2023) - Livestock Water Recycling (LWR) proudly announces that it has been selected as FINALIST in the Water Management & Quality category in the THRIVE Global Impact Challenge. This global competition serves as a beacon for innovative startups driving the transformation of agriculture toward a more sustainable future. As part of this competition, there is a People's Choice Award that is open for voting until Thursday, October 26.

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In this 50th EDITION of Fast Facts:

• LWR Announced as Finalist for Global Impact Challenge
• The Importance of On-Farm Data Collection
• Connect with our ManureExpertsTM at World Dairy Expo
• Join us for our OPEN HOUSE during the Value of Biogas West
• Share your Harvest Highlights
• More Benefits of Biogas
• A Breakthrough Discovery That Could Hold the Key to Improving Biogas Production
• The Organic Fertilizers Market Reaches New Heights
• Walmart Makes Private Label Sustainability Moves
• and more!

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In the AUGUST edition of Fast Facts:

• #ICYMI - Digitized Manure Processing at the North American Manure Expo
• Karleigh's Korner: Boosting Water Holding Capacity in Soil with Manure
• A Behind the Scenes Look at Shipping Day
• Manure Man on the Street at AgSmart
• Celebrating Back to School with a SmartManure Sale
• Join Us for Our Inaugural ManureMixer to Kick Off World Dairy Expo
• A Sneak Peak at the Innovation Happening Inside the Innovation Center
• A look ahead to our Open House during the Value of Biogas West 
• and more!

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In the JULY edition of Fast Facts:

• Unleashing the Power of Digitized Manure with an Equipment Demonstration at the North American Manure Expo
• Karleigh's Korner: Exploring the Microbiome Benefits of Manure
• Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Stops by the LWR Innovation Center 
• Another Busy Month for our ManureExperts^TM
• SPROUT is on the Move! Book an Equipment Demo or Pilot Test Today!
• Last Chance to Submit for Funding Under the Alternative Manure Management Program
• and more!

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In this LOW CARBON edition of Fast Facts:

• Celebrating Dairy Month with a BIG methane avoidance announcement made possible through the digitization of manure!
• Explore how companies like Land O'Lakes and Walmart are lowering their carbon footprint
• Another system ships out of the LWR Innovation Center to become part of an exciting renewable natural gas project
• he CDFA is now accepting applications for methane reduction programs and the First Wave and PLANT systems have already received pre-approval!
• Karleigh's Korner shares takeaways from the Argus Sustainable Fertilzer Conference
• Clean Fuels made easy! Introducing Canada's first clean fuels learning platform
• The California Milk Advisory Board annouces the return of the Real California Exelerator
• New partnership builds low carbon ethanol plan to lower the dairy indusry's carbon footprint
• AstraZeneca annouced it's switching to biogas produced from cow manure with first of its kind collaboration with Vanguard Renewables
• Want to know what's behind the flurry of recent RNG activity? Turn into the Catast podcast with Shayne King and StormFisher's Co-Founder Brandon Moffat
• Has your company set a Zero-Carbon target for 2030 or earlier? Find out how LWR can help you get there!
• CDFA is now accepting grant applications for methane reduction programs and LWR has received pre-approval
• Join us for an equipment demo at the North American Manure Expo
• ... and a Happy Canada Day and Happy 4th of July!

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LWR’s industry leading ML-powered automation and data insights were instrumental in validating the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of processing manure immediately on the farm to eliminate solids from entering lagoon storage.

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Sunnyside, Washington, June 21, 2023 - Livestock Water Recycling (LWR), the global leader in manure processing and resource recovery technology, is thrilled to announce the successful registration and verification of a first of it’s kind methane avoidance project at Skyridge Farms by the world’s most widely used greenhouse gas (GHG) crediting program: the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS). This remarkable achievement comes as a result of Skyridge Farms' dedication to sustainable dairy farming and their implementation of LWR’s patented First Wave system.

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LWR’s resident agronomist and certified crop advisor will highlight the critical aspects of nutrient recycling and the broader environmental impacts of decentralized fertilizer production.

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Tampa, Florida, May 30, 2023 - Livestock Water Recycling (LWR), the global leader in manure processing and resource recovery solutions, is excited to announce that they has been invited to speak at the Argus Sustainable Fertilizer Americas conference in Tampa, Florida. The conference, scheduled for June 5-6, 2023, will gather over 150 senior representatives from the fertilizer markets across the Americas to explore vital topics of sustainability, security, and affordability in fertilizer supply and management. This remarkable opportunity allows LWR to showcase its expertise and contributions to a sustainable and circular fertilizer economy.

The session, scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, from 2:15 to 2:45 pm, will focus on nutrient recovery and the significant role of technology in fostering a sustainable and circular fertilizer economy. The session will highlight the critical aspects of nutrient recycling and its broader environmental impact.

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In this APRIL edition of Fast Facts:

• McDonald's plans massive US market expansion 
• Join us in Chicago for Biogas Americas as we celebrate Women in Biogas
• Karleigh's Korner: A message from our agronomist
• Egypt establishes its first biogas plant
• Karleigh invited to present at Argus Sustainable Fertilizer Americas
• Revitalize your soil and increase crop yields with processed manure
• Happy planting! Wishing you all the best for a successful growing season
• LWR featured on the lasted episode of ERA's Carbon Copy podcast
• Americans demand climate action while embracing renewables
• LWR's innovated technologies added to dairy innovation assessment tool
• Energy in Agriculrure round table focuses on collaboration and innovation
• LWR to bring manure waste-to-value projects to DC to seek gov't support
• ... and managing manure and water in the great state of Texas!

The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau spent time at the LWR Innovation Center last week to learn more about Livestock Water Recycling’s industry-leading resource recovery technology

Calgary, AB – (World Water Day - March 22, 2023) The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, visited the Livestock Water Recycling (LWR) Innovation Center last week to discuss innovation, sustainability, the importance of water and nutrient management in agriculture, and to celebrate women working in agriculture technology. Minister Bibeau was in Calgary to take part in the Advancing Women in Agriculture conference and took the opportunity to visit LWR during her time in the city.

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In this JANUARY edition of Fast Facts:

• Join us at World Ag Expo and Fall in Love with your Manure 
• Karleigh spends some time in the Southwest region of the US
• A look ahead to March Manure Madness
• We're headed to the Animal Agtech Innovation Summit, World Agritech, and the Future of Food Tech!
• Complete a short survey for a chance to win LWR swag
• Did you know this about manure processing?!
• ChatGPT predicts the future of animal agriculture
• Presenting our advancements in nutrient recovery to the International Fertilizer Association
• Answering your FAQs
• Human-made fertilizers found safe for food production
• bp's Energy Outlook for 2023
• Request a quote to integrate resource recovery in 2023 

In this DECEMBER edition of Fast Facts:

• Does your New Year's Resolution include making money from manure?
• Join us in Tulare and fall in love with your manure on Valentine's Day
• Karleigh's Korner: 4 things to consider in winter manure application
• N₂O emissions from soils slashed by adding manure
• LWR has been selected to join a delegation at Cleantech Forum NA
• Poo Powered Planes!? One more way that manure can save the planet!
• 764% increase in RNG facilities - with more projects underway
• California pioneers pathway to significant methan reduction
• Request your 2023 nutrient management record keeping calendar
• Complete our short survey for a chance to win LWR swag
• ... and a special thank you to our Christmas elves!

In this NOVEMBER edition of Fast Facts:

• Agriculture and Agrifood systems at the heart of climate solutions
• Karleigh's Korner: How we can help with your strategic planning!
• Find out why we're headed to Japan
• EPA's farm advisory committee welcomes new members
• Find out who donated 1 million servings of pork to US food banks
• Congratulations to the Foresight 50
• LWR named one of the most investable companies in the country
• Featured Funding: We can help you prepare an application
• Final Reminder: Last chance to submit to the FPEP
• What would happen if we sequester only 0.4% more carbon in the soil
• LWR's environmental scientist wins international award
• Last chance to claim your Black Friday deal
• Cyber Monday offer extended through December 
• … and some positive environmeal news to warm you up!

LWR is decarbonizing food production by reducing the expense and environmental impacts of livestock manure and biogas liquids.

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Calgary, AB – (Dec 1, 2022) Livestock Water Recycling (LWR) has been recognized as one of the Foresight 50, a list of Canada’s most investable cleantech ventures selected by Foresight Canada. LWR was selected because of their ability to transform waste into worth with the patented First Wave and PLANT system. These technology platforms are used by food and energy producers as a fundamental climate adaptation strategy that makes sustainability more profitable.  

Now in its second year, this annual list recognizes the country’s leading innovators who are moving the needle towards a net zero future. Canada has no shortage of inspiring innovators with the potential to solve global climate challenges. But these companies struggle to attract the long-term capital and recognition needed to make their businesses competitive on a global scale.

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In this AUGUST edition of Fast Facts:              

• The First Wave system becomes part of a biogas project in Iowa  
• Karleigh's Korner: Carbon and ecosystem markets and their MVPs
• Canada could become the first Net Zero country in the G7
• Karleigh cruises to California's Central Valley to visit clients
• USDA adds $40M in grants to support nutrient management projects
• Manure powered waste trucks are on the mooooove
• We're actively recruiting 5 positions. Come join our team!
• Only one month away from World Dairy Expo. Will we see you there? 
• Are you a dairy entrepreneur? Cash in on $100k to diversify your biz!
• Has manure ever looked prettier than THIS?
• How can the Inflation Reduction Act help you?
• Manure is the key to Canada's phosphorus recovery plan
• Celebrating Water Quality month by transforming manure into water and
• Giving thanks for 8000 years of manure!     

LWR and Vanguard Renewables were selected from a pool of 120 applicants to share technologies that increase the resilience of Tyson Foods’ supply chain while helping them achieve their sustainability goals

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Springdale, AR – (July 19, 2022) LWR, innovator of the waste-to-worth PLANT and First Wave manure processing systems was selected from an applicant pool of 120 sustainability companies from 23 countries to participate in Tyson Ventures’ inaugural Demo Day. LWR was selected for this opportunity based on their alignment with Tyson Ventures’ investment strategy and their ability to help Tyson Foods achieve their sustainability goals.

“This effort is surfacing the best and brightest innovations to tackle complex industry challenges,” said John R. Tyson, EVP, and chief sustainability officer of Tyson Foods. “We’re excited about the promise each startup brings to create a comprehensive approach to sustainable food production.”

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In this June edition of Fast Facts:

• Revenue Moooves! Taking credit for your manure?
• Karleigh’s Korner: Topping up your crops in season with manure
• Manure is alleviating the pressure of soaring fertilizer prices
• Looking back on June Dairy Month
• Ferrari to becoming carbon neutral with RNG
• NPPC reveals a new logo and commitment to producers 
• Walmart, Chevron and Cummins team up to decarbonize with RNG
• A look back at where we went in June and where we’re headed next
• Thank you, Cultivator, for an incredible week in Regina
• Prime Feature predicts an increase in water focused innovations
• We are looking for a chemical engineer to join our team
• 5 Tips to keep farm employees safe and happy
• Happy Canada Day and the Fourth of July!

LWR joins transformative dairy movement that connects the farm, the supply chain, and the consumer in the interest of elevating the entire industry.

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Calgary, AB – (April 22, 2022) Livestock Water Recycling (LWR), the innovator of data-driven, waste-to-worth manure processing systems, has partnered with VYLA, a cloud platform built around collaboration. Part data platform and part catalyst for a transformative dairy movement, VYLA is the thread that connects the farm, the supply chain and the consumer in the interest of elevating the industry. LWR is thrilled to be part of the industry community that VYLA is developing with their suite of supply chain software apps that ­bring connectivity, transparency, and collaboration to the dairy and agriculture ecosystem.

LWR is proud to join three of the world’s most forward-thinking dairy companies — Nestlé, Land O’Lakes and Lely Group — who have also partnered with VYLA to raise the standard for the industry. Other VYLA partners include Bossa Nova Ag, Intellync, SomaDetect, Turntide, VES-Artex, Total Dairy Solutions, Cattle Eye, HydroGreen, ABS Global, Nedap, Beck’s Hybrids, and the Cow Tech Report. LWR is VYLA’s only manure partner.

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In this May edition of Fast Facts:

• 5 more sleeps until World Pork Expo in Des Moines
• Karleigh’s Korner: 5 ways hog farmers can make money from manure
• Ben & Jerry’s commits to lowering emissions... and we have a suggestion
• June is dairy month. Let's celebrate the most sustainable milk on the planet
• Check out this super easy recipe for ‘farmers cheese’
• We’re on the road again! Find out where you’ll find us this summer
• Do you want your manure application to look a little different next year?
• Introducing our future manure experts!

In this April edition of Fast Facts:

• LWR partners with VYLA to connect manure data with dairy stakeholders for increased transparency
• Karleigh's Korner: A cost comparison between applying raw manure vs. nutrient dense First Wave solids
• THRIVE’s next Demo Day
• We’re headed to Biogas Americas in Las Vegas
• How are dairy farmers making milk and cheese more sustainable?
• Opening the LWR Innovation Center doors to Foothills Academy
• As seen in the Toronto Star: several companies are closing on $1 billion valuation 
• Introducing the 2022 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture
• Changes to AgriRecovery program could benefit Manitoba producers
• Food, beverage, and ag businesses are upping the ante when it comes to sustainability practices
• Why does the ‘net water positive’ goal matter for major agribusiness corporates?
• Take our Poll: Are you attending World Pork Expo in Des Moines in June?
• The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef has announced new sustainability goals for the U.S. beef supply chain
• “Affluence from Effluents” and 9 other Rejected Manure Expo Slogans