…sure that we can prove that we have better numbers on soil carbon, we have better numbers on methane, better numbers on nitrous oxide emissions,” he said. “Data is going…
Climate-Smart Commodities Initiative Begins Implementation
…the front lines of climate change. At the same time, they are uniquely positioned to deliver climate solutions through climate-smart production that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and sequesters carbon,” Agriculture…
U.S. Dairy Leading on Climate Coalition
…that the industry already made in reducing emissions, and try to impose one-size-fits-all solutions on industries they don’t fully understand.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina…
Dairy Farm Innovations Yield Environmental Benefits
…past 15 years, feed use dropped 15 percent. Land use also dropped 26 percent, greenhouse gas emissions decreased 17 percent, and water use dropped 10 percent. “Over the past 15…
Poll Shows Voters Want Year-Round E15
…of the poll. “They match what we observe every day. Drivers continue to embrace an American-made fuel that is more affordable and lower in carbon emissions,” he continued. “Simply put,…
Concerns for the Future of Pest Management in California
…agriculture. “It’s like the mandates that the state’s putting on us for reducing emissions; you’ve got to help us. You’ve got to get us the tools. We’re not saying no…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…Plan and Executive Order #14057, which focuses on making the federal government carbon-neutral by 2050 and reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030. A key component of these…
Budget Constraints Threaten Important Ag Incentive Programs
…seeking funding support through the program. FARMER matches funding so that growers can purchase a new tractor, crushing the old one, and thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Isom noted that…
Conservation Reserve Program General Signup Opens February 27
…General CRP also includes a Climate-Smart Practice Incentive. The incentive helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon sequestration by establishing trees and permanent grasses. An announcement for Grassland CRP…
Details of Climate-Smart Agriculture Investments from IRA
…also Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry mitigation activities, which support carbon sequestration or greenhouse gas emissions reductions. Climate-smart mitigation activities are supported by the additional investments available from the IRA….
World’s First Agriculture-Focused Satellite Launches
…will support growers with reducing carbon dioxide emissions and help them to develop sustainable agricultural methods. The company says the information will have important environmental benefits for the planet and…
EPA: New Biofuel Mandates Will Boost GHG in Short Term
…vehicles for one year. However, EPA also projects those emissions will be more than offset in the long term due to reduced tailpipe emissions and other factors. Those figures are…
American Lamb Board Sustainability Report
…address the results of the Michigan State University (MSU) environmental footprint study. The study identified the best methodology to estimate a sheep operation’s total GHG emissions and created a set…
Farmer Input Sought on Funding Priorities for the Inflation Reduction Act
…mitigation, including targeting practices and programs that provide quantifiable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, NRCS is requesting feedback to help identify strategies and provide recommendations on how to maximize,…