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Who knew? III. Corn-plus-soybean share of US crop acreage

Food Politics

Here’s my third Who Knew post of the week, this one an at-a-glance explanation of what’s wrong with the US food system, courtesy of FarmDocDaily. Greenhouse gas emissions? Greenhouse gas emissions? A focus on feed and fuel, not food? Time to rethink the food system! Now it’s 30% each. Monoculture, anyone?

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How the food industry exerts influence II: climate scientists (meat industry)

Food Politics

In the USA, one of the largest consumers and producers of meat and dairy products, livestock greenhouse gas emissions remain effectively unregulated. The post How the food industry exerts influence II: climate scientists (meat industry) appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle. What might explain this?

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Using artificial intelligence to calculate GHGs at the individual farm level

Real Agriculture

While policy leaders around the world are pushing to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at an unprecedented speed, the science is still working to catch up, at least when it comes to measuring carbon sequestration rates and emissions at the farm level. The conventional way of measuring carbon is to look at what is currently. Read More

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How to produce more food sustainably using less plastic

Farmers Weekly

From greenhouses, polytunnels, silage wrap, mulching, plastic reservoirs, irrigation systems to buckets and water troughs, their presence is pervasive across all agricultural sectors. Farmers Weekly Plastics can be found everywhere on farm.

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Op-Ed | A Case for Food Diversification

Food Tank

Diversification is the key to the resilience of our food systems. By diversifying food systems, we can build a more resilient and sustainable system capable of adapting to climate and market fluctuations while also providing more nutritious food for local consumers. I have also learned about, and advocate for, opportunities.

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The COP-28 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai—items

Food Politics

Lots of people fly there in carbon-emitting private jets But food—the effects of agriculture on climate change (and vice versa) is on its agenda this year—a major big deal. That’s why a coalition of farmers, communities, business, and philanthropy has issued a call to transform food systems. Here’s my collection of food-related items.

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Procedures for Quantification, Reporting, and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with the Production of Domestic Agricultural Commodities Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Comments

NASDA

Comment Re: Procedures for Quantification, Reporting, and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with the Production of Domestic Agricultural Commodities Used as Biofuel Feedstocks (Docket No. USDA-2024-0003) Dear Director Hohenstein, NASDA appreciates the opportunity to respond to the U.S. territories.

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