CARBON FARMING ...
CLIMATE SOLUTIONS ...
Carbon storage offers hope for climate, cash for farmers
2017 U.S. Census of Agriculture recorded a 50% increase in cover cropping over five years
CONSERVATION GOALS ...
Biden's plan would boost conservation of US lands, waters
President Joe Biden has set a goal of conserving at least 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030
CONSERVATION ...
Biden-Harris administration outlines "America the Beautiful" initiative
Initial report details vision for 10-year, locally led and voluntary nationwide effort
CLIMATE RESEARCH ...
CRARS awarded grant to help counter climage change challenges
CRARS, partners awarded $7M to support "Soil Health Management Systems for Northern California"
CLIMATE PROJECTS ...
FACA recommends USDA use pilot projects to build toward a carbon bank
Projects will help reduce barriers to the use of climate-smart practices, fill gaps in voluntary carbon markets
STATEMENT ...
Conservation advances must do no harm
Biden’s goal to conserve at least 30% of our lands and waters by 2030 is raising questions
STATEMENT ...
Chairwoman Stabenow applauds USDA action
New tools will help farmers protect land and water, address the climate crisis
CLIMATE INNOVATION ...
Launching the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate
Will increase and accelerate global research and development on agriculture and food systems
STATEMENTS RELEASED ...