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Associated Press
03-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Hydroponic Fodder from Sprouting Gear Gains Interest in Drought Adaptation Efforts
Sprouting Gear cuts livestock feed water use by 95% with on-site hydroponic barley fodder—helping ranchers thrive amid drought and rising resource costs. 'Our goal is to help producers grow feed that's independent of rain, irrigation, or rising costs. '— Paul Pluss, Founder and CEO of Sprouting Gear Inc. RAMONA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 / / -- As persistent drought conditions and aquifer depletion threaten the future of American livestock production, Sprouting Gear Inc. is earning attention from researchers, ranchers, and sustainability advocates for its water-efficient hydroponic barley fodder system. Sprouting Gear's proprietary 3-stage, climate-controlled growing system can reduce water usage for feed production by over 95%, offering a powerful adaptation strategy for ranchers operating in water-stressed regions. Designed to be built adjacent to feedlots, the system produces up to 19 pounds of fresh, nutrient-rich barley fodder per 2 pounds of seed—without the use of tractors, field irrigation, or heavy transport. 'Our goal is to help producers grow feed that's independent of rain, irrigation, or rising costs,' said Paul Pluss, Founder and CEO of Sprouting Gear. 'The system is built for resilience, and we're seeing growing interest from operators looking to drought-proof their operations.' Key Drought Adaptation Benefits: - Over 95% less water than conventional irrigated hay or silage - No center pivots, pumps, or tractors required - Grows feed year-round—even in drought, extreme heat, or water restrictions High-moisture feed improves digestion and reduces cattle's water intake The system aligns with national priorities around climate-smart agriculture, regenerative practices, and localized feed production. 'Water is now the single biggest constraint on U.S. cattle production,' Pluss noted. 'Sprouting Gear gives ranchers a way to take control of their feed supply and their future.' Sprouting Gear is actively supporting producers interested in exploring environmental offset opportunities through its licensing and support program. About Sprouting Gear Inc. Sprouting Gear Inc. is reimagining the future of cattle feed with its patented hydroponic barley fodder system. Designed to cut land, water, fuel, and carbon usage by over 95%, the system enables large-scale cattle operations to grow fresh, highly digestible feed on-site, year-round. Based in California, the company supports producers nationwide with scalable, climate-resilient feed solutions. Paul Pluss Sprouting Gear [email protected] Visit us on social media: YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Associated Press
07-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Sprouting Gear Inc. Founder Paul Pluss Announces Report on:
RAMONA, Calif., June 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. livestock industry, already grappling with rising feed costs and shrinking herd sizes, now faces a fast-approaching and under-recognized threat: the massive expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure—especially data centers—and its impact on water availability, says Paul Pluss, a veteran livestock rancher and researcher focused on the intersection of agriculture, water policy, and emerging infrastructure demands. 'The water usage of data centers operated by Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon remains largely unrecognized by agricultural stakeholders. Prime location for data centers is the same hot dry inland location preferred for feedlots and are often sharing the same aquifers and rivers' said Pluss. Fueled by public and private investment in AI infrastructure, the number of U.S. data centers is expected to grow from 5,426 today to more than 8,378 within five years. Many existing facilities are also expanding. These data centers—crucial for powering AI models, cloud computing, and digital services—require enormous amounts of water to cool their servers. Key figures: This level of water consumption rivals agricultural water use in major farming states and could soon surpass the entire livestock industry's combined water footprint, including feed crop irrigation, drinking water, and processing needs. View the report here, as well as a articles and short videos to explain hydroponic livestock feeding and the economics behind it: Paul Pluss CEO & Founder [email protected]
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sprouting Gear Inc. Founder Paul Pluss Announces Report on:
'The Unintended Consequences of the AI Race on the Livestock Industry' RAMONA, Calif., June 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. livestock industry, already grappling with rising feed costs and shrinking herd sizes, now faces a fast-approaching and under-recognized threat: the massive expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure—especially data centers—and its impact on water availability, says Paul Pluss, a veteran livestock rancher and researcher focused on the intersection of agriculture, water policy, and emerging infrastructure demands. 'The water usage of data centers operated by Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Amazon remains largely unrecognized by agricultural stakeholders. Prime location for data centers is the same hot dry inland location preferred for feedlots and are often sharing the same aquifers and rivers" said Pluss. Fueled by public and private investment in AI infrastructure, the number of U.S. data centers is expected to grow from 5,426 today to more than 8,378 within five years. Many existing facilities are also expanding. These data centers—crucial for powering AI models, cloud computing, and digital services—require enormous amounts of water to cool their servers. Key figures: Each data center can consume up to 5 million gallons of water per day for cooling. Average water usage per megawatt of electricity is estimated at 6 to 7 million gallons. U.S. data center power demand is currently 35 gigawatts and rising. Annual electricity usage by data centers is expected to nearly triple, from 224 terawatt-hours today to 606 terawatt-hours within five years. Based on current and projected growth, total water use by U.S. data centers could exceed 15 trillion gallons annually—equivalent to more than 46 million acre-feet of water per year (calculated on the well-documented 5M gallons/day per center, prior to new expansions). This level of water consumption rivals agricultural water use in major farming states and could soon surpass the entire livestock industry's combined water footprint, including feed crop irrigation, drinking water, and processing needs. View the report here, as well as a articles and short videos to explain hydroponic livestock feeding and the economics behind it: The Carbon Footprint of Livestock 'Can We REALLY Slash Livestock Environmental Damage by 90 Percent?' Our Country's Water Crisis: Why Aquifers Are a Bigger Problem Than the Colorado River 'Our Country's Water Crisis' From 2 Pounds of Seed to 19 Pounds of Feed Paul PlussCEO & Founderpaul@ in to access your portfolio
