Agwired

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The program is funded in combination by the Washington State Department of Agriculture and Washington State Department of Commerce and focuses on supporting sustainable agricultural practices and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Growers interested in participating in the program can reach out to MyLand at sales@myland.ag.

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Food Tank

JANUARY 22, 2025

Food and agriculture systems contribute approximately one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a study in Nature. Through the Boot Camp, students can learn about the impact that extreme weather events and the climate crisis are having on crop yields and soil health. Become a member today by clicking here.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 1, 2023

These severe conditions have a tremendous impact on our food system, affecting everything from crop yields to working conditions on farms. Farms Adapt to Climate Change Sorghum—popular among young, BIPOC, and under-resourced farmers—has extra long roots that allow it to withstand drought and sequester greenhouse gasses.

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AGRIVI

OCTOBER 12, 2023

AGRIVI teams up with ReddAgro, a pioneering Agri-Tech company specializing in delivering precision farming, greenhouse control and automation, and agricultural supply chain management solutions. ReddAgro is renowned for its expertise in bringing cutting-edge technologies to enhance agricultural practices.

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Cropaia

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The adoption of biofertilizers in agriculture offers numerous benefits, aligning with the principles of sustainable farming. Furthermore, biofertilizers play a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting climate change mitigation efforts. What Are the Environmental Benefits of Using Biofertilizers?

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Agritecture Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Originally published: July 15, 2021 Updated on: January 11, 2023 by Niko Simos and Sarah Jordan In recent months, the vertical farming industry has been going through a correction period. We have seen high-profile farm closures and significant layoffs , leading many to wonder if there is truly a future for vertical farming.

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Civil Eats

AUGUST 28, 2023

A bright blue tanker truck rumbles up the road to Longview Farm, a dairy operation in western Massachusetts. Methane gas digesters are used by dairy farms to convert manure into energy and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. PFAS contamination in food waste getting spread on farm fields is a potential concern.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

Vertical farming has taken cities by storm, enabling urbanites to grow produce within their own homes and entrepreneurs to meet the growing demand for fresher and higher quantities of locally-grown produce. But, how is this soilless farming technique impacting human health? According to Vindara, each property is individually editable.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Flat, sprawling farm fields fill the screen. She’s also put millions of philanthropic dollars into a demonstration farm in Oregon. 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.

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Agritecture Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Written by: Isabelle Dom January 17, 2023 For those of you who are actively planning a new farm, there are many hurdles you may be facing or will face soon. These companies join a number of existing members, which include: Ceres Greenhouse Solutions , CropKing, Inc. iFarm iFarm creates solutions for city farming. Credit: iFarm.

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Cropaia

MAY 25, 2024

As part of regenerative agriculture practices, biochar provides a means to improve soil properties, sequester carbon, and enhance overall farm sustainability. It is a stable form of charcoal created by heating organic materials, such as crop residues, wood chips, and manure, in the absence of oxygen. What is Biochar?

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Agwired

JANUARY 10, 2024

solar module installation which features the company’s greenhouse film technology that helps reduce energy use and increase crop yields. In partnership with Swiss tech startup Voltiris, 3M’s film technology is used in solar modules that are installed inside greenhouses designed to manage light.

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Caff

JULY 28, 2024

A burn pile just a few minutes after ignition, Shone Farm, Personal Photo Biochar is a cost-effective soil amendment and also offers a plethora of other environmental benefits. Site of the pile burning, Shone Farm, Santa Rosa Junior College. Enhanced Crop Yields: In nutrient-poor soils, biochar application can increase crop yields.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 23, 2023

One of the biggest challenges that the agricultural industry faces today is the climate and weather volatility as a result of elevated levels of atmospheric CO2 from traditional farming practices. CEA technologies offer numerous benefits in terms of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving food security, and protecting natural resources.

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Agritecture Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2022

As there are numerous suppliers around the world that specialize in automation for indoor farms, this list is not exhaustive but rather meant to illustrate the variety of ways in which suppliers are creatively meeting the needs of their customers. Automation is one way to cut costs and increase efficiency in a vertical farm.

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Agwired

AUGUST 15, 2024

Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it intends to establish the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council (informally known as the Growing Climate Solutions Act Advisory Council) and is seeking nominations for Council membership. Register here. Combine sales dipped 19.1

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Farmbrite

APRIL 25, 2023

Introduction to crop irrigation systems Irrigation systems are an important part of growing crops, and they can be crucial when it comes to crop yields. Without proper irrigation, many crops would not be able to grow at all. Drip irrigation Drip irrigation is one the most popular types of crop irrigation systems.

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Cropaia

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Smallholder farmers play a vital role in feeding the world, yet they often face significant challenges in their farming efforts. In addition to financial support, smallholder farmers also need access to education and training to help them improve their farming practices and increase their yields. Training and Education.

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Agritecture Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

Whether it's a community garden on a residential development, a rooftop farm on a commercial building, or a green wall in a public space, incorporating agriculture into architectural design can bring numerous benefits, from providing fresh food to creating more sustainable and resilient built environments. Credit: Holland Global Tourism.

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Agritecture Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

By installing solar panels above croplands or pastures, or by incorporating them into structures such as greenhouses or barns, farmers can produce both food and energy on the same land. As the technology for agrivoltaics becomes more advanced, more farmers are realizing the benefits of utilizing these systems on their farms.

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Modern Farmer

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A forthcoming analysis previewed exclusively by Grist found that, on average, the amount of time considered unsafe to work outside during a typical 9-to-5 workday will increase 8 percent by 2050, assuming greenhouse gas emissions stay on their current trajectory. This [farm] has been in my family for over 125 years, she said.

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Daily Yonder

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

His 50-acre farm sits in the bend of the meandering Lamoille River in northern Vermont. Despite their efforts, Marchant’s River Berry Farm quickly lost upward of 10 acres of crops, with lettuce and summer squash suddenly swimming in the flooded fields. Suicides within farm families are skyrocketing.

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 19, 2024

In return, they are paid a yearly rental rate per acre of land enrolled in CRP programs. In 2023, he USDA Farm Service Agency made more than $1.77 Agriculture is responsible for 10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the US. Obviously, farming crops and rangelands are not compatible,” she says.

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Agritecture Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

Co-locating solar panels and crops can protect the crops from extreme weather, but it also produces energy for the farm or other purposes. Top: agrivoltaics are being trialed at Jacks Solar Farm in Colorado. It's like having a mini greenhouse without sides," she explained. Photo is by Thomas Hickey.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Cover crops, proponents argue, can soak up carbon dioxide, via photosynthesis, when fields are normally bare. Cover crops, like this clover growing on a farm in Wilbur, Washington, have proven beneficial for preventing soil erosion and chemical runoff that fouls waterways. Photo by Edwin Remsberg/VWPics via AP Images.

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Cropaia

APRIL 7, 2023

Monetizing carbon sequestration through carbon farming is an emerging concept that has the potential to provide economic incentives for farmers to adopt this climate-friendly practice. Carbon farming involves techniques such as cover cropping, reduced tillage, and the use of organic matter like compost.

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Farmbrite

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, farm cooperatives play a pivotal role in shaping the industry by navigating challenges such as tariffs and promoting sustainability. Farm cooperatives (co-ops) can help farms weather tariffs in several ways, by helping to reduce costs, bring farmers together, and increase bargaining power.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 24, 2024

40 Acres & A Mule Project , United States 40 Acres & A Mule seeks to acquire Black-owned farmland to be used to celebrate and preserve the history, food, and stories of Black culture in food and farming. promoting environmentally sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on their land.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Thats what brought me to this roadside in Sunbury, a once quiet farming village founded as a stagecoach stop in the early 1800s, nearly at the bullseye center of Ohio. They worried about damage to their farms, to drainage tiles and crop yields. Some commenters families had been on their land for generations.

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

has committed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 to 52 percent below 2005 levels, and expects to supply up to 13 million electric vehicles annually. Severe droughts are one of the factors that have destabilized the global crop market in recent years, translating to higher U.S. grocery store prices.

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