…that has sparked a passionate conversation about methane emissions from livestock. Employers would be best served by communicating to employees that many of the company’s COVID-19 safety measures should also…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-16-20
…comes to cows’ methane emissions. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Burger King Commercial Sparks Science Rooted Methane Reduction Conversation
…initial study results, on average reduces up to 33% of cows’ daily methane emissions per day during the last 3 to 4 months of their lives.” The restaurant will offer…
Citrus Industry Encouraged by Potential of New HLB Treatment
…Huanglongbing disease in the lab and the greenhouse setting.” Thus far in the research, the peptide appears to perform well even under conditions of significant heat. Warm temperatures have been…
New Management Practice Proposals Being Accepted for AMMP
…from OEFI will consult with CARB and the AMMP Technical Advisory Committee in evaluating any submitted proposals. The practices which show the most potential for achieving reductions in greenhouse gas…
Healthy Soils Program Accepting Proposals for New Practices
…Service, has developed the method for quantifying how effective the management practices are in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Climate Crisis Action Plan Recognizes Value of Agriculture
…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
…reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also achieving management goals of landowners and reducing wildfire risk. “People are really seeing the value of it and they are seeing that it’s better…
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,…
How to Grow Oranges in Your Own Orchard
…a greenhouse, sunroom, or somewhere heated unless you live in zones 8 and above. If growing more than one orange tree on your property, be sure to plant the trees…
How to Grow a Unique Herb that is a Favorite of Top Chefs
…environments and soils. You can even grow it in cooler climates if you use protective covers or in a greenhouse. Agretti grows in USDA Agricultural zones 8 through 11, requires…