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Biofuels Markets Creating Opportunities for Farmers

Published July 19, 2024

NDSU Extension Bioproducts and Bioenergy Economist David Ripplinger spoke at Langdon Research Extension Center’s Field Day about the current state of green production in agriculture, and some of the opportunities farmers could take advantage of. "Demand for low carbon fuels…

Broader Options Needed

Published May 3, 2024

Sustainability and carbon emission reduction remain important for agriculture. Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode feels there should be more opt-in options with the new SAF guidelines. We feel that there needs to be recognition of the amazing…

CFTC Takes Next Step for Carbon Credit Trading

Published December 5, 2023

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has approved its proposed guidance for the trading of voluntary carbon credit derivative contracts. This action tells the markets what they need to consider when listing a carbon credit contract. This wraps up two years…

Utilizing Carbon Demand

Published February 1, 2023

Sustainability was a big topic of conversation at the National Cattlemen's Convention and NCBA Trade Show. Speaking on a sustainability panel, G. Kee Jim Farms President Kee Jim says carbon credit programs will only grow with time. "We've been very…

A Farmers’ Guide to Carbon Markets Released

Published January 17, 2023

Minnesota Farmers Union and the Farmers' Legal Action Group have worked together to publish a farmer's guide to the carbon market. The guide helps outline what farmers and ranchers can expect from carbon credit contracts. Big Stone County Farmers Union…

Carbon Programs Gaining Traction

Published December 28, 2021

Carbon credit programs are gaining tractions among farmers and ranchers to help improve soil health while bringing in an additional stream of revenue for their operation. Agoro Carbon Regional Sales Manager Jerry Stephens says, "I think there's a little mystery…

Senate Reintroduces Bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act

Published April 20, 2021

Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow, Indiana Senator Mike Braun and others reintroduced the Growing Climate Solutions Act. This bill highlights ways farmers can participate in voluntary carbon markets. "Producers can go to the USDA website for comprehensive information on…

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Biofuels Markets Creating Opportunities for Farmers

Broader Options Needed

CFTC Takes Next Step for Carbon Credit Trading

Utilizing Carbon Demand

A Farmers’ Guide to Carbon Markets Released

Carbon Programs Gaining Traction

Senate Reintroduces Bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act

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