…and nitrogen emissions and the report states they are relevant across all country income groups. The full report is available on the FAO website at https://www.fao.org/documents/card/en/c/cc7937en. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
California Awards Nearly $35 Million to Address Livestock Emissions
Several projects to address livestock emissions in the state have received funding support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). A total of nearly $35 million has been…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…Protection Agency (EPA), landfills contribute up to 18 percent of our methane emissions annually.” Food is the most common material sent to landfills, comprising 24.1% of municipal solid waste in…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…projects. Maddox Dairy is serving as a pilot dairy for this initiative and is exploring innovative approaches to reduce methane emissions from dairy cattle through the use of feed additives….
More Than $1.77 Billion Paid Out Through Conservation Reserve Program
…that enhance carbon sequestration and diminish greenhouse gas emissions. The FSA has also introduced additional flexibility in soil rental rate adjustments, with the possibility of rate increases where appropriate. Payments…
Conservation Reserve Program Pays Over $1.77 Billion
…on more than 23 million acres of private land. “Through the addition of tools to sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and better quantify these efforts, we’ve made the Conservation…
Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program Accepting Applications
…involving additives and other dietary modifications that have the potential to address methane emissions from livestock. “Addressing enteric methane emissions from livestock is key to slowing the rate of climate…
Applications for Innovation Grants Due October 30
…emissions, a potent greenhouse gas,” NRCS Chief Terry Cosby said in a press release. “Science and innovation are the keys to helping farmers, ranchers and forest landowners succeed in the…
Clean Air Act Does Not Impede the Right to Repair
…Right to Repair legislation, equipment manufacturers and dealers have invoked EPA regulations and the CAA – specifically related to tampering with emissions control systems – as justification for their need…
Getting Free Assistance with AMMP Application and Implementation
…the implementation of non-digester manure management practices. The aim is to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions in California. The University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR)…
USDA Requests Input on GHG Measurement Plans
The USDA wants the public’s opinion on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Direct Emissions From Beef Cattle Only 2% of Total U.S. Greenhouse…
Methane Emission Reduction Grants Available for Dairy and Livestock Producers
…emissions and address nutrient surplus. Both new and previous applicants of AMMP and DDRDP can apply to the Dairy Plus Program. “Dairy families in California continue to step up to…
Lab-Grown Meat Carbon Footprint Potentially Greater than Retail Beef
…investments to advance more climate-friendly beef production may yield greater reductions in emissions more quickly than investments in cultured meat. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina…
EPA to Recommend Delaying Electric Vehicles Biofuel Program
…reduce carbon emissions. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. EPA to Recommend Delaying Electric Vehicles Biofuel Program Sabrina Halvorson…