…Committees requesting Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds be allocated to the biomass facilities to keep their plants running. With so many plants being shut down, piles and piles of prunings are…
The Western View: Cattle Pollution Numbers
…for 18 percent of greenhouse gas emissions…” The truth is, in the U.S., raising cattle and pigs for food accounts for about 3 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions, while…
Agri View: Growing for Future Population
…to global warming, emitting more greenhouse gases than all our cars, trucks, trains, and airplanes combined—largely from methane released by cattle and rice farms, nitrous oxide from fertilized fields, and…
Technology, Innovation and Food Waste
…address food insecurity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions in landfills and promote job creation throughout the economy in recycling and recovery efforts,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “It is estimated that…
Biomass Incentives Resumed by USDA
…greenhouse gases. For more information, visit Chapter 5 of https://medium.com/usda-results. Since 2009, USDA has worked to strengthen and support American agriculture, an industry that supports one in 11 American jobs,…
Funding for Bioeconomy Research and Development
…at the pump, bolstering national security by relying less on foreign oil, and combatting climate change with investments in technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide for cleaner air,”…
Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Results
…natural resources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions,” said Vilsack. “With today’s announcements, USDA is providing the necessary tools and resources called for under the President’s Climate Action Plan so producers…
Conserve Energy and Save Costs
…through the development and installation of energy efficiency and generation projects. These benefits ripple across the nation as we work toward energy independence and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that…
$10 Million in Green Energy Research
…champion of greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions through practical, science-based solutions. Cathie Woteki “Advancements in bioenergy research will help protect our national energy security, reduce pollution, and bolster our energy supply,”…
Grants Available for SWEEP Assistance, Training
…of SWEEP and the implementation of efficient irrigation systems to save water and reduce greenhouse gases. Organizations that wish to receive funding to provide technical assistance must access the “Request…
Building Blocks For Climate Smart Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack summarizes USDA building blocks for climate smart agriculture and how US producers can use these to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Building Blocks For Climate Smart Agriculture…
Conservation Reserve Program Results
…greenhouse gases and providing resiliency to future weather changes. “The Conservation Reserve Program provides nearly $2 billion annually to land owners – dollars that make their way into local economies,…
Public Service Recognition Week
…their expertise in the field of motor vehicle fuels, from the petroleum-based variety to hydrogen, electricity, bio-fuels, and whatever is next in the pipeline. When you go to the gas…
Adapting to a Changing Climate
…and his Administration have transformed the United States economy into a global leader in renewable energy and an aggressive champion of greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions through practical, science-based solutions. Central…