…or burdensome. It should also leverage private investment for agricultural and forest land-based carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emission reductions.” FACA has identified four areas of emphasis for carbon bank…
Bidens 30×30 Plan Raising Concern for Ag Industry
…would be addressed during the recent virtual climate summit. Plans to cut domestic greenhouse gas emission levels by 2030 were announced, but no further details were provided about the 30×30…
Global Beef Industry Has Potential to Reduce Emission Levels by Half
A recent study shows that the global beef industry has the potential to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by up to 50 percent. The United States and Brazil appear…
USDA Seeks Comment on Climate-Smart Agriculture Approach
…Order, President Biden has detailed agriculture’s role in addressing climate change concerns and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Sequestering carbon in soils, grasses, and other vegetation has been a point of…
COVID Lockdown Proved Reaching Climate Neutrality Maybe a ‘Daunting Task’
…stop and greenhouse gas emissions were reduced. It was a reduction of seven percent, which Mitloehner says,”is really kind of shocking, because there are many people who want us to…
Conservation Practices Proven to Lower Carbon Footprint in Recent Study
…the environment, helping the climate, and helping reduce greenhouse gases,” said Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist for NRCS in California. “The study shows that more than 367,000 metric tons of carbon…
Stakeholder Meetings to Look at Climate Change Solutions in Agriculture
…farmers and ranchers about industry-led climate solutions that sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gases and enhance biodiversity. The resulting report will be made available for a 30-day Public Comment period and…
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
…goals. Actions will be taking to conserve natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect climate research, and improve renewable energy infrastructure. One of the executive orders commits to the 30…
MSOB: Entomopathogenic Fungi in a Rotational Program
…can function well in both conventional and organic production with the proper considerations. As an example, Cloyd and his staff conducted a greenhouse project looking to control western flower thrips….
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
…are receiving significant funding support. The Healthy Soils Program administered by CDFA will be allocated $30 million from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. An additional $170 from the Greenhouse Gas…
CRP General Signup Will Be Open Through February 12
…of 49 million tons of greenhouse gases on an annual basis. More than nine billion tons of soil has also been prevented from eroding through participation in CRP. While certain…
New Pollinator Species to Become Available in California
…Bombus vosnesenskii, we just call her ‘Voss’ for short,” said KBS Account Manager for the West, Chrissie Davis. “We have got permits to allow us to use them in greenhouses,…
Fruits and Veggies You Should Never Store Together
…However, some produce shouldn’t be stored together because of the Ethylene gas that is emitted as the foods ripen. Most plants produce ethylene, but the amount varies based on the…
Unique Tasty Veggie Called the Common Ice Plant
…plants in large containers in a greenhouse or outside where they get full sun. Container growing helps keep ice plant under control. Seeds are available online. You can rarely find…