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Illinois Dust Storm Disaster Is a Warning for Agriculture

The Equation

Because like the Dust Bowl of so many decades ago, this tragedy stemmed from a collision of multiple systemic problems—in this case, unchecked climate change layered atop the excesses of industrial agriculture. These practices build up soil health so less of it blows away or runs off. It’s a win-win for farmers and communities.

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How sustainable farming is paying off for Australian farmers

Agritecture Blog

However, industrial agriculture — characterized by the use of heavy tillage, intensive monocropping, and excessive grazing — has resulted in the degradation of the very soils that sustain our food supply. CONTENT SOURCED FROM LEARN LIBERTY Written by: Max Payne May 19, 2023 The connection between a farmer and their land is unmatched.

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Can Biden’s climate-smart agriculture program live up to the hype?

Food Environment and Reporting Network

Agriculture has just not been at the table in a meaningful way,” says Thomas. For all of industrial farming’s success at feeding people and livestock and producing biofuel, the sector is also a major polluter, accounting for roughly 10 percent of U.S. Now, climate-smart agriculture aims to recapture some of that carbon. “A