…emissions without creating disincentives that would inhibit the continued advancement toward a more sustainable U.S. fertilizer industry,” The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch said in a news…
Potential Cap-and-Trade Overhaul Would Be Costly for Agriculture
…funding several incentive programs that assist farmers and ranchers lower their emissions, which is the stated goal of the cap-and-trade system. The interest in potentially moving to a cap-and-tax system…
Growing Climate Solutions Act Promotes Farmer Engagement with Carbon Market
…technical assistance and credit protocol verifiers through USDA’s certification program. “America’s farmers and ranchers have made tremendous strides in reducing our carbon footprint, with overall greenhouse gas emissions under 10%…
Prescribed Burn Association Coming to Central Coast
…to CAL FIRE, wildfires release an average of 18 to 25 percent more CO2 and other emissions per acre than prescribed burns. The practice of prescribed burning can help to…
More Than 300 Projects Selected for Healthy Soils Program
…reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by an estimated 73,800 tons annually. “The number of applicants is testament to the value and popularity of this program,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said…
Farming Incentives Required to Meet California’s GHG Goals
Farming incentives are imperative for the agricultural industry to meet some of the standards for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions moving forward. At the California Air Resources Board’s (ARB) April hearing,…
EPA Report Shows American Ag Reduced GHG Emissions
…are continuing to reduce the amount of per-unit greenhouse gas emissions from their operations. Greenhouse gases absorb infrared radiation, trapping heat and making the planet warmer, thus contributing to climate…
American Livestock Production Sets the Standard for Environmental Impact
…and Brazil is responsible for another 15 percent. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s GHG emissions inventory, all animal agriculture accounted for 255.8 million tons of emissions in 2017. …
Study Shows Strict Air Quality Regulations Benefit California Agriculture
…perennial crop yields, and further pollution reduction could create additional gains.” Emissions from transportation and energy production along with rising temperatures were found to have a wide range of effects…
Farming Incentives Being Offered by NRCS to Address Air Quality
…requirements and provide opportunities to support practices that reduce nitrous oxide, volatile organic compounds, and particulate matter emissions that are related to agriculture. Beardsley noted that financial assistance can generally…
Week in Review: Citrus Gets A Break from Tariffs and Hemp Rule Flexibility
The top stories this week shine a light on the truth about animal agriculture and emissions, as well as what the USDA is expecting for hemp testing compliance. Other highlights…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-03-20
…percent, the EU contemplating allowing American agriculture in a trade deal, and the recent work furthering the mitigation of methane emissions from dairy cows. Tune in to the show for…
Correcting the Misinformation About Emissions from Animal Agriculture
Emissions related to animal agriculture are often highlighted as a reason for embracing a meatless diet or forgoing the consumption of any type of animal products. The significance of emissions…
Applications for FARMER Funding Due March 1
…available through the program designed to replace old agricultural equipment and vehicles with cleaner equipment to reduce emissions of diesel exhaust and greenhouse gases. Some of the eligible project categories…