…carbon, reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases, and improve soil health. CDFA is hosting one final workshop for information about the program on January 20 beginning at 9 a.m. Listen to the…
Unique and Tasty Veggie to Consider Growing
…legal in your area before planting. Because it can take over a garden, consider growing common ice plants in large containers in a greenhouse or outside where they get full…
Launching Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate
…to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Launching Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate…
Gas Plant is an Old School Favorite to the Garden
…with cool nights and it tolerates light shade. Gas plant likes to be left alone to grow, and it does not like to be disturbed once planted. Gas plant flowers…
Lawmakers Encourage Ag Research Funding in Budget Legislation
…significant impact that increasing ag research can have on reducing greenhouse gas emissions globally. Of the total investment of $7.75 billion in ag research funding included in the package, $3.65…
Oil Prices Reach 7 Year High, Gas Prices Surge
…increased 10.4 cents to $3.45 a gallon, according to GasBuddy. Gas prices were pushed to their highest since 2014, all on OPEC’s decision not to raise production more than it…
House Ag Committee Dems Want Ag Spending Preserved
…landowners who are willing to undertake efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and rebuild soil carbon. Additionally, the letter states, “We encourage you to keep these crucial investments in place,…
AFBF: No Methane Tax on Animals in Reconciliation Bill
…set forth in legislative proposals that impose a methane tax on the oil and gas sectors. Kiefer says, “We believe this analysis was informative and helpful in demonstrating that such…
USDA Investing $75 million in Projects with Focus on Climate-Smart Ag
…projects that support smart strategies on working lands to help sequester carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Several projects also had concrete plans for…
Climate Neutral: Getting Beef and Dairy There by 2050
…Mitloehner explained. “Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and that’s really true. But it’s also a very short-lived greenhouse gas. I call it the ‘fast and furious.’ It only has…
U.S. Dairy Industry Advances Solutions to Deliver a More Sustainable and Secure Food System
The U.S. dairy community is reaffirming its commitment to be part of the climate solution, pledging to address its total greenhouse gas footprint. The industry is also setting goals to…
Ag States Invest in California Ethanol
…second investment in E85 in California. Earlier this year, the Nebraska organization provided two grants to Pearson to help pay for E85 gas pumps at two gas stations in the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 09-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering nationwide high gas and diesel prices, how to score…
Week in Review: Higher Energy Rates on Horizon, Water Resiliency Resources Available
Pacific Gas & Electric has recently submitted its 2023-2026 Phase One General Rate Case which proposes a significant upsurge in energy rates. A partnership between Western United Dairies (WUD) and…