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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Climate Change”
Efforts continue to collect public input on how to improve conservation practice standards to maximize climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits. More specifically, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is asking for public input on improvements that can be made to conservation practice standards for?mitigation and adaption. This input is needed to help to maximize climate benefits for practice standards currently considered Climate-Smart …
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently seeking public input on how to improve conservation practice standards. NRCS is looking to maximize climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits, as supported by peer-reviewed scientific literature. Conservation practices providing climate benefits are delivered through existing conservation programs. This includes the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), and the Regional Conservation Partnership …
The Agriculture Secretary discussed various U.S. agricultural focused efforts in climate mitigation and economic development during Tuesday’s highlight day on ag at the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public input on how to improve conservation practice standards to maximize climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits, as supported by peer-reviewed scientific literature. Conservation practices providing climate benefits are delivered through existing USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation programs popular with producers, like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), and Regional …
According to USDA, the Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program has been very successful. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew joined leaders from G7 farmers’ organizations in Sicily to stress the critical role farmers play in creating sustainable food systems. The joint declaration, supported by organizations from Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, the UK, and the World Farmers Organization, calls for greater investment in sustainable, resilient, and competitive farming. Larew emphasized the importance …
Various political candidates were recently asked about their climate regulations and how they will affect agriculture. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Georgia (NRCS-GA) announces a fiscal year 2025 statewide federal assistance opportunity for agricultural and forest producers, through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). This sign-up that concludes on November 15, 2024, will utilize 2018 Farm Bill and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding. While applications are accepted year-round, this ranking date announcement is for all general EQIP, special initiatives, …
Agriculture is in the spotlight as a component of addressing climate change, with recognition ofits potential to provide solutions beyond reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Speaking at aNew York Climate Week session hosted by FoodTank, John Piotti, CEO of American FarmlandTrust (AFT), presented a systems-based approach to agricultural climate solutions, focusing onregenerative practices, farmland preservation, and farmer support. According to Piotti, …
It’s Climate Week in New York City, and while perhaps not as famous as New York’s Fashion Week, it is bringing agriculture into the spotlight. Speaking at a forum co-hosted by Food Tank and the James Beard Foundation, CEO of Organic Valley, Jeff Frank discussed the benefits of organic farming. “At Organic Valley, we we’re the nation’s largest cooperative of …
