Agricultural Biodiversity

JANUARY 23, 2024

Bottom line: more crops better. Anthropocene Magazine has a handy summary of recent research into crop diversity on the North China Plain. Bottom line: adding more crops to the current dominant rotation of wheat and maize increases yields and profits, sequesters more carbon in the soil and reduces overall greenhouse gas emissions.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 27, 2024

As the world faces growing concerns about climate change and the need to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, industries across the globe are rethinking how they operate. The Canadian fertilizer industry, a key player in the nation’s agricultural productivity, is no exception.

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NASDA

MARCH 25, 2025

136v with respect to state labeling or packaging requirements for products subject to FIFRA. It could be difficult, if not impossible, for manufacturers to continue to support the commercial availability of a pesticide product facing these regulatory and legal uncertainties. Further, the U.S.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In the last few years, the push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) across several sectors has increased. Read More In the last few years, the push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) across several sectors has increased. In 2022, the Government of Canada released their 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan. Read More

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Agwired

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The YaraAmplix portfolio is designed to enhance crop resilience, nutrient uptake, and overall crop quality while promoting healthier soils and better adaptability to environmental stressors. Several products within the portfolio feature patented or patent-pending formulations, showcasing Yara’s commitment to innovation and quality.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This analysis found that AFRI has historically funded low levels of organic research, while the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) has been erratic in supporting organic research projects. This initiative trains future plant breeders and develops new crop varieties specifically suited for organic systems.

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NASDA

JUNE 9, 2023

Further reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout the agricultural and forestry supply chain will require a comprehensive effort involving financial and technical assistance, research investments, proactive response to innovation, public-private partnerships, and a commitment to equitable opportunities for all producers. We urge the U.S.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 27, 2024

Without pest control products it would take more land, more water, more greenhouse gas emissions and more energy.

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Agritecture Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

With real-time dimming based on natural light levels, growers can provide uniform lighting at the head of the crop throughout the entire photoperiod. Studies show that lighting for different lettuce cultivars enables the grower to improve outcomes for each crop. Further, lighting a crop beyond its saturation point can damage the plant.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 31, 2025

Vertical farms take advantage of old buildings and state-of-the-art greenhouses to produce food in a small amount of space. Instead, theyre taking shape in greenhouses located in dense urban areas and in shipping containers at schools and workplaces. More productive? What Is Vertical Farming? What Is Vertical Farming?

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 9, 2024

The policy recommendations would see government partner with grain farmers to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, by increasing investment in public and private breeding research, expanding eligibility criteria and funding. Read More

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

We know that agriculture plays an important role in both greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration; however Dr. Joy Agnew of Olds College of Agriculture and Technology says we are missing half the picture when it comes to measuring agriculture’s overall carbon footprint.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

” The Role of Crop, Livestock, and Farmed Aquatic Intraspecific Diversity in Maintaining Ecosystem Services. Plant diversity decreases greenhouse gas emissions by increasing soil and plant carbon storage in terrestrial ecosystems. Are agricultural commodity production systems at risk from local biodiversity loss?

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Civil Eats

MARCH 11, 2025

The food system is responsible for an estimated one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions driving this crisis. Growing vast monocultures of potatoes requires synthetic fertilizers whose production requires massive amounts of energy. Theyve got their eyes on one: the food system. The same is true for plastic used in food packaging.

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ATTRA

MARCH 4, 2025

Iowa State University research published in Nature Communications revealed that the amount of nitrogen fertilizer needed to maximize the profitability of corn production in the Midwest has been increasing by about 1.2% per year for the past three decades.

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

These oils are agricultural products, but do they have to be? The amount of global agricultural land used for oil crops has nearly tripled in the last 60 years, making it one of the top three categories of agricultural products in terms of land use. You don’t eat a Chips Ahoy! “I

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Agwired

JANUARY 15, 2025

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack held his last official press conference of his tenure at USDA on Wednesday, announcing the publication of an interim rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. “First of all, there’s an additional crop in addition to corn and soybeans.

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 15, 2024

It’s a great gateway crop,” says Don DiLillo, owner of Finest Foods in Huntington, New York, for ushering in a new breed of novice farmers. I could triple [production] and still be able to operate it from my home,” says DiLillo. Photography submitted by Don DiLillo, Finest Foods.

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Agwired

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Agriculture to Be Greenhouse Gas Negative,” was authored by 26 leading independent researchers and peer reviewed by the National Academy of Sciences. million to fund increased education and adoption of climate-smart practices that will help increase carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gases. The report, “The Potential for U.S.

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Food Tank

MARCH 22, 2025

These communities are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change, despite contributing the least to global greenhouse gas emissions. The UNFCCC hopes that climate technologies can address these challenges by improving agricultural productivity, promoting resilience to climate impacts, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Modern Farmer

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Alternatively, you can Adopt a Field, thereby supporting the replanting of the farm’s other crops, which include nutmeg, pimento, and bananas. Belmont Estate is also seeking contributions to reconstruct greenhouses and farm buildings, as well as purchase new equipment for essential agricultural activities. Grape vines.

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Food Tank

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Current food systems are responsible for one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions and for nearly 80 percent of biodiversity loss. Switching to agroecology offers a way to produce food within diverse landscapes growing and nurturing different crops, livestock and fisheries suited to the conditions and communities that live in the area.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 24, 2023

On Agritecture Designer , you can compare CapEx, OpEx, and yields from vertical farms, greenhouses, or container farms to discover which would be best for your idea and local market. Agritecture’s consulting team is a big fan of greenhouses, which have a long history of commercial and private success.

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Modern Farmer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Everything from silage wraps, tote drums, containers, plastic mulch, greenhouse sheeting and row covers have a use in modern-day agriculture, although much of it is single-use and not recyclable. It works with manufacturers and producers of agricultural plastic to recycle products on its behalf. Globally, 12.5

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Farmbrite

MARCH 28, 2024

There's no doubt that modern technology has given us the tools to make our farming operations more efficient and productive. Luckily, we’ve done the research and broken down the top tips for increasing efficiency and productivity on your farm. CROPS: Automate watering tasks by using an automatic drip system or sprinkler system.

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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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Wisconsin Farmers Union

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

But the key points are: The National Farmers Union has supported the ethanol industry as it has helped farmers maintain a stronger market and has reduced the greenhouse gas emissions of the transportation industry. The overall energy production of ethanol is positive. Ethanol represents about ⅓ of the U.S.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Retail distribution systems are designed to deliver products in as few trips as possible. The popularity of the products has meant that Ebbs has been able to cover the continuing operating costs of the vertical farm without it having an impact on store profits. Whole Foods acts as the landlord, but Gotham Greens owns the greenhouses.

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Sustainable Food Trust

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

It also helps regulate erosion, influences climate through greenhouse gas exchange and sustains human societies by enabling food and livestock production. When soil is degraded, crops become more vulnerable to pests and disease, leading to increased pesticide use and potentially harmful residues in our food.

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Food Tank

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

For example, soil and vegetation on farms remove carbon from the atmosphere, regulate hydrological flows, and shelter pollinators who pollinate crops. The current fertilizer industry, subsidized at US$20 billion, causes 25 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, and intensive practices continue to promote their injudicious use.

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ATTRA

JANUARY 15, 2025

USDA has published an interim rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks that establishes guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of corn, soy, and sorghum.

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The other quarter produces crops from alfalfa and apples to watermelon and wheat. In Iowa, unconventional farming—growing crops aside from industrial grain—ranges from soybeans grown and made into tofu near Iowa City to an environmentally-minded O’Brien County farmer who went organic decades ago.

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Real Agriculture

MAY 24, 2023

The ACT Adoption Stream provides non-repayable grants between $25,000 and $2 million to help producers purchase and install equipment that reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, or provides other associated. Read More

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Food Tank

MARCH 21, 2025

Intensive agrifood production systems rely on the excessive use of agrochemicals and monocultural production, harming the environment and failing to support healthy diets. Current food systems struggle to provide healthy diets while sustaining ecosystems. According to the U.N. There is good news.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 24, 2025

Jacques doesnt use a heated greenhouse or even a high tunnel…but he does live in San Diego. Planting cold-tolerant varieties at the beginning of the season and heat-tolerant varieties a month or two later will help keep your gardens full of healthy and productive plants. But what if you could grow tomatoes year-round?

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Civil Eats

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

percent of total greenhouse gas emissions between 2021 and 2022—the sharpest drop of all sectors in 2022. Concentrated feedlot cattle farming and fertilizer production are among the biggest drivers of emissions from agriculture. This is likely especially true for farmers growing corn, the most widely planted crop in the U.S.,

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Food Tank

JUNE 5, 2024

They recognize the value of insects in agricultural environments and their potential to be used as a primary ingredient in consumer products. There, “you have a diversity of living beings, including insects that are part of that production landscape.” Abdou Tenkouano, Director General of icipe, sees insects and food as interconnected.

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