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While carbon markets are complex and there are still standards being defined, in Kyle Mehmen’s view, now is the time for farmers to ask questions and get engaged with how they can participate in carbon markets. 

WATCH On Demand: Kyle Mehmen, general manager at MBS Family Farms, will join Farm Journal Editor Clinton Griffiths to answer your questions and share his experiences with carbon programs.

Dr. Rick Haney joins the Field Work podcast to discuss the soil health test he developed helped farmers get a true picture of what was going on beneath the surface.

Shawn Boler’s great-grandfather once owned the acres he now oversees and plans to preserve for future generations, thanks to the Keeping it in the Family Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention program

Anastasia Pavlovic, Managing Director of the Agoro Carbon Alliance in the U.S. says there are three things that set Agoro apart from other programs...

From carbon adjustment mechanisms and energy to infrastructure and innovation, John Kerry shares five points geared to hold global warming to a 1.5-degree Celsius limit.

The organization unveiled a new report on Tuesday, showcasing corn growers' sustainability accomplishments and goals.

Farmers' questions answered about the carbon market and how it works.

Perennial grain crops offer soil-boosting and climate-mitigating effects—while also bringing in cash.

To help you find the information you need about Carbon Markets, visit the Carbon Innovation Center.

Ready to bank on innovation? Consider this advice to increase your profitability and decrease your bank risk.

The National Academy of Sciences now estimates agricultural soils could take in more than 275 million tons of atmospheric carbon dioxide annually. That would offset 5% of U.S. emissions.

One of the companies looking into carbon capture and storage commercially is ADM. The company is announcing a milestone in a first-of-its kind project.

Brian Doerr recently introduced regenerative agriculture practices, including cover crops, on his family's Nebraska farm. He details his decision-making and implementation steps here.

Tile systems have made enormous positive differences in our yields, soil tilth and even fertilizer use, so I'm aware of the bias my mind has on information that seems implicate tile as a problem for nitrate pollution.

“We could not have a better way to celebrate our 75th anniversary in North America,” Geraldo Mattioli, SVP North America said in the program announcement.

If you’re not from one of the 17 cotton-producing states, you might not realize that the United States is the world’s biggest exporter of cotton.

A pioneer who helped improve nutrition and health for millions of people around the world is being recognized for her groundbreaking work. Doctor Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted is this year's World Food Prize winner.

Farmers John and Kara Boyd share the challenges of practicing regenerative ag in Southern Virginia. John leads the National Black Farmers Association and Kara founded the Association of American Indian Farmers.

Research shows that success with conservation practices is optimized with a targeted, stepwise approach.

What does your personality have to do with your entrepreneurship? Field Work hosts Zach Johnson and Mitchell Hora explore the traits of successful business founders.

Based on a Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) survey, 58% of farmers who planted cover crops reported they saw soil health benefits in under two years.

The economics of planting forest buffers—a zone of trees between farm fields and streams—have been documented through decades of research and real-world experience of local farmers.

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Carbon markets offer both economic and environmental value to farmers. Are you ready to seize this evolving opportunity?

Susan Jaster of Lincoln University and other ranchers in her peer group are seeing improved soil health numbers and increased microbial activity as part of a research grant from USDA’s SARE program.

Researchers try to tease out what makes some areas more inclined to plant cover crops.

Biden is introducing a plan to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. As some U.S. farmers see commodity prices hit a seven-year high, ag groups say moving land out of production may be a tough sell.

Farmers have more questions than answers as they evaluate current opportunities, but there are several things that are coming into focus.

Farmers in 17 states who have used no-till, strip till and cover crops in the past nine years could be eligible to benefit.

CRP could be in focus again. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said this week that he thinks greater opportunities are coming for landowners to take less productive farmland out of production and place into CRP.

The company will work with farmers and their existing, trusted advisors to implement the program.

Temple Grandin and Frank Mitloehner discuss the advancements in sustainability seen across the animal agriculture industry and what it means for the future.

When Michael Vittetoe started grazing cattle in the prime corn and soybean fields of southeast Iowa, he may have been bucking the trend, but he was also carrying on a family conservation tradition.

The chase to capture carbon continues. It’s a possible new source of income for farmers and ranchers, but it's also bringing a set of challenges and questions. The answer could be both public and private programs.

Canada's Nutrien Ltd, the world's largest fertilizer producer by capacity, said on Thursday it aimed to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 30% by 2030, in a plan costing the company up to $700 million.

The program will be introduced initially to row-crop farmers in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.

The latest Ag Economy Barometer found between 30% and 40% of those surveyed say they are aware of opportunities to get paid for sequestering carbon.  Yet, to date, only a small group has actually engaged in discussions.

Curious how carbon markets can add new revenue streams to your operation? Listen in to this webinar.

Farmers have the opportunity to be a pivotal part of carbon sequestration.

Tim Crews and Rachel Stroer of The Land Institute will describe their vision for an agricultural future built on the necessity to feed humanity within ecological limits.

Carbon sequestration can offer promise or pitfalls for your farm. Here’s what you need to know.

Improving farm profitability is more important than ever, so is sustaining the environment and waterways.

As stewards of the land, farmers respect nature. By planting forested buffers within 35 feet of all streams on their farms, farmers can protect waterways and build habitats.

There is considerable diversity in the carbon opportunities available today, and not all incentives have to come in the form of a formal credit with a long list of associated stipulations.

Solar energy falls into the renewable energy category, and its growth has skyrocketed over the last few decades due to lower installation costs and consumer demand for more sustainable energy.

The most important step to making a change on your farm is determining why you are going to do it.

This Indiana farmer says pollinator habitat practices are effective at reducing costs, establishing a year-round cover that protects the soil from erosion, protecting water quality, as well as providing wildlife habitat.

This multi-use cactus holds potential for food and fuel.

A diverse group of 62 organizations is building a national infrastructure program for and around carbon markets through its public-private partnership in the Ecosystems Services Market Consortium.