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Developing Soil Health Benchmarks in the Cotton Belt
Southeast Regional Ag News
Triple S, or spring soil sampling, is upon us. Dianna Bagnall, Research Soil Scientist with the Soil Health Institute shares details about what that consists of this spring as far as their work is concerned in the Cotton Belt.
April 3 Grant Deadline for NRCS Partnership Proposals
California Ag Today
The conservation priorities of focus are numerous but could include carbon sequestration and increased food system resiliency,
Deeper Roots for Crop Resilience, Carbon Sequestration
Farm of the Future
Only 3% of farmers are taking advantage of carbon programs - likely because the value proposition just isn’t there.
The Power of Plants to Sequester Carbon
Farm of the Future
Cquesta is developing technology to leverage the natural ability of plants to sequester more carbon in the soil.
A Different Approach to Carbon Farming
Farm of the Future
Cquesta wants to help producers grow deeper roots that sequester more carbon without requiring big changes in practices.
Paying Farmers For Ecosystem Services
Farm of the Future
Is there a future in paying farmers for more than just the commodities they produce?
Fertilizer Prices Stabilize and Vilsack on Rural Infrastructure Funding
The Agribusiness Update
After sharp spikes in fertilizer prices in 2022, farmers saw some relief last year as prices stabilized, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of over $772 million for rural infrastructure projects.
Good Fires Coming to Georgia and Vilsack on Rural Infrastructure Funding
The Agribusiness Update
You may notice smoke rising over Georgia in the coming weeks, but don't worry those are "good fires," and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an investment of over $772 million for rural infrastructure projects.
Agriculture's Rank in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Southeast Regional Ag News
According to the latest data from the USDA’s Economic Research Service, farming activities in the United States accounted for some 10.6% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2021.
How Carbon Credits Work for Farmers and Ranchers
Farm of the Future
Some farmers and ranchers have found a new revenue stream: selling carbon credits.
Cover Crops and Nitrogen
Farm of the Future
When it comes to cover crops, what's happening below the soil surface is just as important as what's happening above ground.
Carbon Gets All Of The Attention, But What About Nitrous Oxide?
Farm of the Future
HabiTerre CEO Nicke Reinke believes reducing nitrous oxide is just as impactful and important as carbon.
Climate Smart Agriculture Needs More Than Satellite Data
Farm of the Future
To determine whether or not agriculture is “climate smart”, we need data and metrics.
Sustainable Aviation Fuels Flight
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Virgin Atlantic says its flight from London to New York’s JFK International was powered by 100% SAF made from plant sugars and waste fats and emitted 70% less carbon than oil-based jet fuel.
U.S. Cattlemen's Association Invites You to Livestream During Convention
Southeast Regional Ag News
USCA's Annual Convention is underway right now in Fort Worth, TX.
Soil Carbon Sequestration Limits
Farm of the Future
Farmers are being looked to as a potential solution for climate change by sequestering carbon in the soil.
Can Soil Carbon Sequestration Really Work?
Farm of the Future
Carbon has been cycling into and out of topsoil since the beginning of agriculture, so can efforts to sequester carbon really work?