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Why Are US Agricultural Emissions Dropping?

Civil Eats

“The impact that the drought is having on pasture is forcing the culling of cattle and reducing the cattle herd.” Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) annual emissions inventory report showed that emissions from the agricultural sector dropped by nearly 2 percent, falling from 10.6

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Opinion: There’s No Right Way to Eat Meat

Modern Farmer

There’s no doubt that industrial animal agriculture carries a laundry list of sins; greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity loss, deforestation, water pollution and labor rights abuses are just a few examples. What is the “right” approach to meat? At first, it seems simple: “Better” meat is factory-farmed meat.

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Walmart’s ‘Regenerative Foodscape’

Civil Eats

Last year, the foundation supported the production of a report on greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture , which played a significant role in the national conversation around regenerative agriculture. What’s more, deforestation is one of the main drivers of greenhouse gas emissions in animal agriculture.

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A Deep Dive on the Senate’s Farm Bill Proposal: the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

They help farmers and ranchers keep drinking water clean for our urban and rural communities, build soil resilience and limit the impacts of severe drought and flooding, provide healthy habitats for wildlife, mitigate agriculture’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and support farm operations that are productive and sustainable long-term.

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Biogas From Mega-Dairies Is a Problem, Not a Solution

Modern Farmer

These digesters are becoming more common, particularly at larger dairy operations housing thousands of cows, called concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). This is partially because they have been included as a key ingredient in the Biden administration’s pledge to reduce methane emissions in animal agriculture.

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