The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) released A General Assessment of the Role of Agriculture and Forestry in the U.S. Carbon Markets, a comprehensive look at current market activity, barriers to participation, and opportunities to improve access to carbon markets for farmers and forest landowners. The report is the first of USDA’s deliverables under the Growing Climate Solutions Act, which was signed into law on December 29, 2022, as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.
Bushel announced it is the recipient of a $3.5 million grant to develop first-of-its-kind features into its digital platform for improved reporting on carbon intensity scores for renewable fuels processors. The funding is part of an effort by the North Dakota Industrial Commission through the Clean Sustainable Energy program.
Introducing the Modern Agriculture show by Harpe Bioherbicide where we will be unveiling the future of sustainable farming! Gain valuable insights from the trailblazers who are redefining the agricultural landscape, and paving the way for a greener and more sustainable tomorrow.
Adding crushed volcanic rock to cropland could play a key role in removing carbon from the air. In a field study, scientists at the University of California, Davis, and Cornell University found the technology stored carbon in the soil even during an extreme drought in California. The study was published in the journal Environmental Research Communications.
Join the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and more than 2,000 seed industry professionals from over 30 countries, Dec. 5-8, for the new Field Crop Seed Convention, now bigger and better than ever in its new home city of Orlando.
Alveo Technologies, Inc. announced a collaboration with Corteva Agriscience to expand the offering of its novel eco-friendly molecular sensing and disease diagnostics technology to include a first-in-field agricultural disease diagnostic.
The National Wheat Yield Contest announced the achievements of its 24 national winners, hailing from 12 different states, who have achieved an average yield of 144 bushels per acre across all categories. Additionally, we proudly recognize the 83 state winners representing 28 states, with their remarkable yields averaging 127 bushels per acre across the various categories, including Winter Wheat-dryland, Winter Wheat-irrigated, Spring Wheat-dryland, and Spring Wheat-irrigated. It is worth noting that some dryland category winners are determined by high yield, while others are evaluated based on their percentage over the county average.
RiceTec announced its new SQUAD seed treatment line with its 2024 rice seed offerings. With SQUAD, growers will have multiple seed treatment options for a customized fit within their production systems.
Renovo Seed debuts with an elite lineup of more than 80 proven, prebuilt seed mixes that simplify forage, cover crop and conservation seed choices. Access to a robust caliber of seed mixes and an established supply chain have paved the way for Renovo Seed to launch its commercial seed brand, a first for the forage, cover crop, and conservation space. You can find Renovo Seed at a growing network of seed dealerships and ag cooperatives nationwide, as well as online.
