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USDA Seeks Information on Biofuel Feedstock Production Using Climate-Smart Practices

ATTRA

USDA is seeking information from the public on procedures for quantifying, reporting, and verifying the effect of climate-smart farming practices on the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with U.S.-grown grown biofuel feedstock crops. The public comment period will end July 26, 2024.

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Biden Agrees to Support Pivotal GREET Legislation, Advancing Biofuel Use In Aviation

ProAg

The airline industry has long argued incentives are needed to switch to SAF, which generates 50% less greenhouse gas emissions than petroleum fuel but is at least twice as expensive. The post Biden Agrees to Support Pivotal GREET Legislation, Advancing Biofuel Use In Aviation appeared first on ProAg.

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Senators press for new biofuel standards

Western FarmPress

GREET Act would change greenhouse gas modeling for renewable fuels.

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Precision Ag News 3/6

Agwired

Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the report, Intent to Establish the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program , authorized under the Growing Climate Solutions Act (GCSA). The GCSA was signed into law on December 29, 2022, as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.

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Three Types of Data Biofuel and Ethanol Producers Need Now for 45Z

DTN

It provides incentives for the agriculture sector to increase sustainable farming practices; it is poised to reduce biofuel and ethanol production costs while increasing profit margins; and helps lower greenhouse gas emissions across multiple sectors. A third party, such as a grain marketer can help source sustainable grains.

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An Ancient Grain Made New Again: How Sorghum Could Help U.S. Farms Adapt to Climate Change

Agritecture Blog

In the States, Sorghum is currently used mainly for creating biofuels and feeding livestock, but incorporating it into the American diet could have a long-lasting positive impact on our environment. Animal agriculture contributes a significant amount of global greenhouse gases. transportation system, Secchi argued.

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Syngenta Seeds and Sustainable Oils to Sell Camelina Seed

Agwired

Camelina protects land like a cover crop providing a range of environmental benefits, including soil health and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. It is valued for its low water usage, quick maturity, and resilient yields.

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