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Harnessed to six-row, alternating strips of corn and soybeans, Jim Nichols boomed a 292 bu. yield average. Standing on the edge of his farmland, Nichols points upward at a carbon secret: His corn crop comes from the sky.

Federal agricultural officials announced voluntary programs for farmers, ranchers and foresters meant to build on President Barack Obama’s efforts to combat global warming — and don’t require congressional approval.

USDA and partners complete first of its kind sale of carbon credits from working ranch grasslands.

Some agriculture companies think agriculture could be the solution in major corporations working to become carbon neutral. Sustainable practices may also be a focus for a new Adminstration with a possible policy shift.

The Terraton Initiative is Indigo’s global effort to capture 1 trillion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by using agricultural plants and then storing that carbon in the soil.

Can you cut your total nitrogen (N) rate if you put some on with the planter? The short answer—maybe but be careful.

Ecosystem services offer revenue streams and clauses to navigate.

Livestock producers are facing a pivotal moment.

Registration is open for the upcoming symposium, scheduled for Feb. 23-25.

The partners will be able to offer carbon credits on more than 20,000 acres of land.