Conservation
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.
Tom Vilsack was sworn in as USDA Secretary for the second time at the end of February. Since then, he has pushed forward advances on several key issues.
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.
Visit Danny Murphy on his family farm, and the conversation comes with ease. The veteran farmer and former president of ASA is passionate about the crops he grows and the methods he uses.
Is seaweed the answer in helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cattle? New research from UC Davis found adding seaweed into beef cattle’s diets could reduce methane emissions by as much as 82%.
Farmers’ use of conservation practices such as cover crops and no-till varies greatly across the Corn Belt. But in southeast Iowa, there’s a county with a long and widespread tradition of innovation and early adoption.
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.