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A Brief History of Carbon Markets

How global politics, market forces, environmental science and the back 40 are still colliding.
By Brian O'Connor posted on May 31, 2022 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health
In Europe, the carbon market overseen by the EU generated €57 billion ($59 billion) in revenue over the past 8 years, and prices paid to farmers are flirting with $100 per metric ton.
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World Food Prize Winner: Soils Should Have Rights, Too

A pioneer in soil research and Conservation Agriculture, Dr. Rattan Lal paved the way in one of FAO’s key areas of work
July 13, 2021 | Posted in No-Till Farming 101, Residue Management, Nutrient Management, Soil Health
Source: United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
A pioneer in soil research and Conservation Agriculture, Dr. Rattan Lal paved the way in one of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) key areas of work. The No-Till Passport series is brought to you by Martin Industries.
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Gore to U.N.: No-Till Has Role In Climate Health

September 23, 2009 | Posted in Soil Health
Source: By Timothy Gardner, Reuters News Service.
Developing emissions markets to encourage farmers in poor countries to store more carbon dioxide in no-till soil should be a key topic on the U.N. climate talks agenda, global warming activist Al Gore said.
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2020 Vision

Here’s what a leading ag analyst eyes as major trends impacting no-tillers over the next 14 years.
By Frank Lessiter posted on April 1, 2006 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment
During January’s 14th annual National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis, Charlie Rentschler gazed into the crystal ball and came up with 11 major trends no-tillers will have to deal with by the year 2020.
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All Is Not Doom, Gloom For The Environment

Thanks to no-till and other measures, North America’s air, water and soil quality has greatly improved.
By Lynn Grooms posted on September 1, 2001 | Posted in Crop Protection
The environment is in far better shape than environmental advocacy groups and the media would lead you to believe, maintains Jay Lehr, senior scientist with Environmental Education Enterprises in Ostrander, Ohio.
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Are Glyphosate Prices Set To Drop?

May 1, 2001 | Posted in Crop Protection
Following the expiration of the patents covering glyphosate, Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide may be facing numerous price threats. At least 17 glyphosate products from nine companies are on the market this spring for use by no-tillers.
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European News Is Discouraging For No-Till Carbon Sinks

January 1, 2001 | Posted in Seeding & Planting
With government officials from the European Union objecting to the use of no-till and forest land as no-till carbon sinks, the U.S. recently made concessions in this area for reducing carbon dioxide losses into the atmosphere. This action took place during a recent meeting of worldwide government officials seeking approval of the international Kyoto Protocol treaty to curb climate change.
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