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Cow Fart Myths Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The livestock industry has taken a lot of heat in recent years as a major source of greenhouse gas emissions that contributes to climate change.
Cow Fart Myths Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The livestock industry has taken a lot of heat in recent years as a major source of greenhouse gas emissions that contributes to climate change.
Propane in Agriculture Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.
Propane in Agriculture Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
With all the debate about clean energy these days, propane has not been getting much attention as other options.
Climate Disclosure Laws Survive Initial Court Challenge
California Ag Today
The decision means California can enforce its carbon emissions disclosure requirements while the case progresses.
The Farm Act and Ag Greenhouse Gas Emissions Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation, or FARM Act was introduced and sponsored by more than 40 members of Congress, and from 2021 to 22, agricultural greenhouse gas emissions decreased 18 million metric tons and in share of entire U.S. emissions.
The Farm Act and Ag Greenhouse Gas Emissions Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation, or FARM Act was introduced and sponsored by more than 40 members of Congress, and from 2021 to 22, agricultural greenhouse gas emissions decreased 18 million metric tons and in share of entire U.S. emissions.
NW Pear Crop Estimates and Drought Hits Brazilian Coffee
The Agribusiness Update
Estimates for this season’s Northwest pear crop are out and the numbers are down thanks to some winter weather challenges, and as harvest wraps up for this year’s Brazilian coffee crop, drought is already threatening the 2025 harvest.
Florida Citrus Production and Value Up and Drought Hits Brazilian Coffee
The Agribusiness Update
Both the value and production of Florida citrus rose in the 2023–24 season, and as harvest wraps up for this year’s Brazilian coffee crop, drought is already threatening the 2025 harvest.
RFA Slams EPA
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Renewable Fuels Association head Geoff Cooper slammed the Environmental Protection Agencies’ tailpipe emissions rule AND delays in issuing new RFS volumes and tax credit rules.
More Farm Bill Optimism and Candidates Trade Policies Examined
The Agribusiness Update
With regards to a new Farm Bill, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran, a critic of Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow, says he had an optimistic moment after speaking with her recently, and Ag economists have examined the proposed trade policies of the two presidential candidates, and one being floated in Congress.
Round of Methane Reduction Grants Opens
California Ag Today
Have aspirations of reducing methane emissions on your dairy or livestock operation? Listen up! The California Department of Food and Agriculture is now open for grant applications that’ll help in the installation of equipment and implementation of practices that do just that.
E15 Saves Money & Cuts GHG Emissions and NCBA Wraps Summer Meeting
The Agribusiness Update
A new study found drivers could expect to save 20 cents per gallon by using E15 fuel and cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by nearly 50%, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association members wrapped up their summer business meeting in San Diego.
Farm Bureau Federation Litigation
Line on Agriculture
Rural areas will have a hard time with EPA electric vehicle mandate.
Domestic Fertilizer Production and China Blocks Certain U.S. Beef
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA announced it is investing $83 million in domestic fertilizer production, and meat processor JBS says China blocked shipments from the company’s Colorado plant because traces of ractopamine.
Hay Stocks Up from Last Year and China Blocks Certain U.S. Beef
The Agribusiness Update
USDA’s May Crop Production report shows that hay stocks in the U.S. are up 46% year-over-year, and meat processor JBS says China blocked shipments from the company’s Colorado plant because traces of ractopamine.
California Big Rig Rules and Certified Organic Record
The Agribusiness Update
California fleet owners are scrambling to comply with new rules to limit emissions from diesel-powered big rigs and other heavy-duty vehicles, and U.S. sales of certified organic products in 2023 reached a new record.
Incentives for Climate Smart Agriculture
Farm of the Future
Agricultural soils have the capacity to sequester massive amounts of carbon, but is it really financially feasible to do so?
Suit Over New Emissions Rules and New Dairy Cattle Testing Rules
The Agribusiness Update
Attorneys generals from 25 states, including Florida, Georgia and Alabama, have sued the EPA to block rules to reduce emissions from cars and encourage electric vehicle manufacturing, and the USDA has mandated testing for H5N1 of dairy cattle that cross state lines in a move to protect the livestock industry.
Klamath Water Allocations and US Ag Under 10% Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Agribusiness Update
Klamath irrigators are frustrated over water allocation for farms, and U.S. agriculture represents just under 10% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.