02/26/2021 SOURCE: blog.ucsusa.org
Iowans have long prized their state’s deep, rich soils and its position as an agricultural powerhouse. In the heart of the Corn Belt, its farmers lead the nation in corn acres planted, and come in second in soybean acres. But there’s a dark side to all that: Decades of intensive, industrial-style pr
To Save Its Soil and Clean Up Its Water, Iowa Needs to Act Fast(er)
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Forestry, Economics, Research, Ag Europe, Climate Change,
'Our forests are sick,' Germany's agriculture minister says
The German agriculture minister presented on Wednesday (24 February) a worrying annual report on the condition of German forests, which again highlights the dramatic effects of climate change on the ecosystem.
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Agriculture Global, Climate Change,
We Need 4 Waves of Climate Action
Every climate solution works differently, unfolding at different speeds. We’ll need them all, traveling in parallel waves.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Young Farmers, FFA/4-H,
Governor Parson Proclaims National FFA Week In Missouri On Behalf Of Nearly 26,000 Agriculture Students
(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, Governor Mike Parson proclaimed February 20-27, 2021, as National FFA Week in Missouri on behalf of nearly 26,000 members of
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag Russia & CIS, Climate Change, World Population,
Could Russia dominate world agriculture?
Vladimir Putin used to make light of climate change. “An increase of two or three degrees wouldn’t be so bad for a northern country like Russia,” he said in 2003. “We could …
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Sustainability, Climate Change,
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‘We don’t have a day to waste’ on climate mitigation, says Vilsack
Actions could range from providing expert advice to producers to launching pilot projects that demonstrate best practices for climate mitigation.
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Forestry, Agriculture Global, Sustainability,
Factbox: Carbon offset credits and their pros and cons
The voluntary carbon offset credit market has the potential to play a major role in allowing society to continue to emit greenhouse gases, while striving to keep global warming under 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) as stipulated in the Paris climate deal.
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Agriculture US, Water, Economics, Sustainability, Almonds, Weather,
Investments in California’s water may help lower costs during drought
Some California farmers are hopeful opened economic options will help balance high water prices during the summer, while extreme weather and droughts continue.
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