…that if the state’s goal is to reduce methane emissions and short-lived climate pollutants, which they feel is very high priority for reducing greenhouse gas global warming, this is the…
Drones to Measure Methane at Dairies
…lead to better management of the gas, and that helps our climate. A team of three researchers at UC Riverside in California are working to develop aerial robotic systems –…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-13-22
…with shifts in climate conditions and details on the Californians for Smart Pesticide Policy coalition. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 05-12-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers past and current climate-friendly practices leading to future solutions, California’s most recent crop…
Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities
The focus on improving the climate through agriculture continues. The first round of funding through the new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities received more than 450 proposals. The Partnerships for Climate-Smart…
Vilsack: ‘Don’t Lose Sight of Farm Families’
…and restore America’s advantage in agriculture; leverage all of USDA’s expertise to address climate change; and support a stronger nutrition safety net.” You can download a PDF of Secretary Vilsack’s…
AFBF Applauds SEC Deadline Extension
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extended the deadline for public comment on its proposal to require U.S.-listed companies to disclose a range of climate-related risks and greenhouse gas…
More Than Two Million Acres Accepted into Conservation Reserve Program
…land on October 1. Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack. USDA photo by Tom Witham “We recognize the Conservation Reserve Program is an important tool in helping mitigate climate change and conserve…
Almond Matters: Scouting for Summer Diseases in Orchards
…Todd Burkdoll explained that Alternaria is probably at the top of the list of concerns for growers. “It tends to be a later season problem. It’s induced by the climate…
NRCS Seeks Cooperative Agreement Proposals to Further Conservation Efforts
…As much as $1 million is potentially being made available through the program, however proposals are being sought prior to final appropriations being established. Proposals that center on addressing climate…
VofV: Agtech’s Role in Combating Climate Change
…will help provide innovations to assist with the ramifications of climate change. “Ag can actually be a solution for a lot of the challenges we’re facing,” Nolet says in this…
USDA Makes Earth Day Investment of Nearly $800 Million in Climate-Smart Infrastructure
In honor of Earth Day 2022, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing nearly $800 million in climate-smart infrastructure (PDF, 587 KB) in 40 states,…
It’s Earth Day: Anniversary of the Birth of the Modern Environmental Movement
…‘Invest In Our Planet’ theme for Earth Day 2022. EARTHDAY.ORG is sharing clips from Pique Action’s premiere series, NextNow. These micro-documentaries highlight different climate challenges and how innovative organizations are…
Watershed Infrastructure Projects Receive $420 Million in Support
…nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean…