Greenhouse gas emissions

Fortifying Global Food Network Requires No-Till, Conservation Ag Adoption

By Helen Lock posted on December 12, 2023 | Posted in Soil Health

Source: Devex

Agriculture is bearing the brunt as one of the sectors most affected by extreme weather, while a third of global greenhouse gas emissions are attributable to the global food system. In the face of this enormous challenge, advocates and practitioners of regenerative agriculture are arguing that now is time for farming to transition to a much more sustainable model at scale. The No-Till Passport Series is brought to you by Martin Industries.

Study Shows Glyphosate, No-Till & Herbicide-Tolerant Crops Improve Sustainability

By Mark Halsall posted on October 9, 2023 | Posted in Crop Protection

Source: Grainews

A study by University of Saskatchewan researchers suggests glyphosate has served another important function — making Prairie agriculture more sustainable.

Study: No-Till Means Less Nitrous Oxide in the Atmosphere

By Brian O'Connor posted on September 20, 2022 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

The study took samples from three different types of long-term tillage systems: no-till, chisel-disk plowing, and moldboard plowing, which researchers defined as low, medium and high disturbance. They also collected samples from both corn and soybeans, as well as samples collected at different growth stages in each plant.

No-Tilling Shows Profits In Southwest Wisconsin Study

August 30, 2022 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Cover Crops, Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Water Management

Source: Farmers for Sustainable Food

Data was collected and analyzed from 15 farmers for the 2019-2021 crop years to demonstrate the impact of conservation on soil and water quality. Four of the farms also participated in an assessment of how the practices affect financials.

You Can't Eat or Drink it, but you can Trade it: Carbon Credits 101

July 25, 2022 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Soil Health

Source: Climate Conversations Newsletter

This explanatory column by the CEO of Climate Conversations explains carbon credits in easy-to-understand terms.

UW Study Claims 24% More GHG for Ethanol than Gasoline

By Brian O'Connor posted on February 25, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Researchers estimate ethanol contributes at least 24% more greenhouse gas emissions than regular gasoline, based on price-driven land use changes. Critics say no-till could make all the difference.

Kellogg Company to Pay Farmers to Reduce Greenhouse Gases

By Pamela Karg posted on February 18, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Soil Health

5 year program expects to remove equivalent of 10,000 vehicles.

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Times Op-Ed Video Offers Shotgun Approach to Ag Industry

By Brian O'Connor posted on February 11, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Amid drone footage of industrial scale Ag facilities, footage of Senate Agricultural Committee member Sen. Corey Booker (D-NJ) looking concerned on a couch when he clearly had other things to do, a bearded man eating what appeared to be the same piece of steak several times, and some earnest-sounding lawyers, a voiceover contrasted the national discourse over the environment with what aims to be a serious discussion about agriculture and America's food chain.

Carbon Study Shows Significant CO2 Emission Reductions from Using Envita

March 23, 2021 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Growers may be able to take advantage of carbon credits with Envita, according to Azotic North America.

For Every $1 of Government Funding Invested in No-Till Research and Education, Western Canadian Growers, Suppliers and Consumers Earned $109 in On-Going Benefits

By Frank Lessiter posted on December 29, 2020 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Residue Management, Soil Health

With a new administration taking over in Washington, climate change is going to get much more attention. In fact, the new presidential team has already committed to helping farmers expand the use of no-till, cover crops and carbon sequestration in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Articles Tagged with ''greenhouse gas emissions''

Fortifying Global Food Network Requires No-Till, Conservation Ag Adoption

Study Shows Glyphosate, No-Till & Herbicide-Tolerant Crops Improve Sustainability

Study: No-Till Means Less Nitrous Oxide in the Atmosphere

No-Tilling Shows Profits In Southwest Wisconsin Study

You Can't Eat or Drink it, but you can Trade it: Carbon Credits 101

UW Study Claims 24% More GHG for Ethanol than Gasoline

Kellogg Company to Pay Farmers to Reduce Greenhouse Gases

Times Op-Ed Video Offers Shotgun Approach to Ag Industry

Carbon Study Shows Significant CO2 Emission Reductions from Using Envita

For Every $1 of Government Funding Invested in No-Till Research and Education, Western Canadian Growers, Suppliers and Consumers Earned $109 in On-Going Benefits

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