Sustaining The Herd

Preview of Biogas Americas 2026

Do you know where Andrew and Brock will be at the time this episode is published? They'll be in Detroit at the American Biogas Council's flagship conference called Biogas Americas! Join the conversation as Andrew and Brock discuss what they're looking forward to in Detroit. They cover everything from networking to seeking answers to some of the industry's most burning questions. If you're at the conference, look these guys up! If you're not there, tune in next week for a recap of the conference!

Renewable Natural Gas Markets with S&P Global Energy

You've likely heard of the S&P 500 index. Well, this episode may not be about that, but it comes close! Andrew and Brock are joined by Lassana Fisiru of S&P Global Energy, where Lassana is a Senior Pricing Specialist covering renewable natural gas (RNG) in North America. While we typically talk a lot about anaerobic digestion, this episode addresses the end product of the digestion process: RNG and placing a value on RNG. The conversation weaves through everything from carbon intensity (CI) scoring to the various types of markets in which RNG is sold. Andrew and Brock learned a lot in this conversation, and you're bound to as well. Tune in for the full insight-packed episode!

Designing Low-Stress Cattle Handling Facilities for Safety and Efficiency

Cattle handling is more than chutes and alleys - it's all about moving cattle safely and efficiently. Join Andrew and Brock for Sustaining The Herd's 50th birthday as they sit down with their colleague Jake Mayer, a Professional Engineer at Settje Agri-Services and Engineering. Jake has designed many cattle handling facilities and doesn't hold back as he shares what works and what doesn't - along with some considerations to keep in mind when designing a facility. Put on your boots and grab an ear tagger as we go chute-side for Episode 50 of Sustaining The Herd!

Anaerobic Digestion: Considerations for Developing Successful Projects

Begin with the end in mind...especially when it comes to anaerobic digestion projects. Join Andrew and Brock in the studio as they take a deep dive on considerations for the development of anaerobic digestion projects. These projects are complex and capital-intensive, so it's important to get things right from the start. Andrew and Brock discuss various aspects of project feasibility, local and state permitting, realistic project timelines, and much more. There's a lot to "digest" in this episode, so sit down and tune in for some industry insight in Episode 49!

Unlocking Sustainability Revenue with Landoption: Finding Value for Producers and Landowners

Andrew and Brock sit down with Eric Dinger of Landoption to dig into how every piece of land can be leveraged to produce revenue while monetizing sustainability efforts. Eric and his team have built a platform trusted advisors can use to help producers and landowners discover the earning potential of their land. Carbon credits, conservation easements, wildlife programs - it's all on the table with Landoption. Tune in to learn all about how Landoption is turning sustainable practices and program participation into more sustainable revenue on every acre!