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Precision Ag News 11/14

Agwired

sales of Ag tractors decreased 14.2 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.

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Precision Ag News 1/23

Agwired

Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 36 members to serve on the newly formed Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council , informally referred to as to the Growing Climate Solutions Act Advisory Council. Sales of Ag tractors fell 11.3

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On Farms, ‘Plasticulture’ Persists

Civil Eats

Emmert, a horticulturist at the University of Kentucky, was tinkering around with how to build a cheap greenhouse. It lines the sides of greenhouses, blankets fields as “plastic mulch,” covers hoop houses, and winds through farms as irrigation tubes, among other forms. In 1948, E.M. That’s the reason we’re facing such a massive issue.”

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Meet the Poultry Farmer Teaching Others How to Make Regenerative Farming Add Up

Modern Farmer

I loved the process of moving the tractor, getting them food and water and raising them,” he says. Yet, there were few resources to help with marketing your product, finding customers, getting sales and becoming profitable. Siewicki also started selling flavored sausage, prepared products, pet treats and bone broth.

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As Saltwater Encroaches on Farms, Solutions Emerge from the Marshes

Civil Eats

As far as commercial production of corn and soy, it’s probably not viable anymore,” Zander said. Exactly how far inland the salt encroaches will depend partially on how effective humans are at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as rising temperatures and melting ice sheets are the main contributors to the ocean’s expansions.

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Electrify your farm! Financial incentives to purchase electric equipment

Caff

Common electric farm equipment includes electric tractors, irrigation pumps, forklifts, refrigeration units, and more. These machines reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower operating costs and maintenance needs and contribute to healthier working conditions and a more sustainable environment. flooding, wildfire).

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Precision Ag News 9/7

Agwired

The new Product Safety complex with labs, offices, and a greenhouse area offers space for approximately 200 employees. On September 1, the University of Missouri received the first autonomous, electric tractor available to a research university in the United States.

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