Articles tagged under: carbon
ForGround by Bayer Expands Regenerative Ag Platform
Published February 15, 2023
Bayer’s digital platform, ForGround, has announced the addition of Great Plains Ag, Sound Agriculture and EarthOptics to its network of companies working together on regenerative agricultural practices. ForGround offers a variety of tools, resources, discounts and the potential to earn…Carbon-Free by 2040
Published January 27, 2023
With a party-line vote, the Minnesota House voted for the state to generate electricity from 100 percent carbon-free sources by 2040. Majority Leader Jamie Long said climate change needs to be addressed. "We also know that it's having more serious impacts…A Consistent Carbon Pricing System
Published January 23, 2023
The World Trade Organization director-general, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, wants world leaders to adopt a shared carbon-pricing system. Today there are at least 70 different carbon pricing options available around the world. The WTO leader believes one consistent policy will provide certainty,…Landowners Will Receive Payments for Underground CO2 Storage
Published March 3, 2022
The world’s largest carbon capture project should be online by the spring of 2024 and it will be in North Dakota. Continental Resources will invest $250 million over two years to help fund the development and construction of the Summit…Technology-Neutral, Performance-Based Approach Sought
Published February 23, 2022
The focus on low carbon emissions creates opportunities for ethanol. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said a science-based approach is needed to reach those goals. "Whether it is a low carbon fuel standard or a high octane,…Clean Fuels Podcast: A Midwestern Approach to Clean Fuels Policy
Published January 14, 2022
Great Plains Institute President and CEO Rolf Nordstrom and Vice President of Transportation and Fuels Brendan Jordan join Red River Farm Network's Don Wick to talk about a new clean fuels policy being considered in the Minnesota Legislature, along with…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…Explore the Carbon Markets
Published December 11, 2021
Land O’ Lakes Truterra LLC paid out $4 million to farmers for 200,000 tons of carbon stored during the first year of its carbon program. Field Team Leader Mariah Murphy says signup for the 2022 program is open. "Farmers can…Truterra Prepares for Its Second Year
Published December 7, 2021
In the first year of its carbon program, Land O’Lakes made more than $4 million in cash payments to participating farmers. Truterra, which is Land O’Lakes’ sustainability business, sequestered over 200,000 metric tons of carbon. The cash payments averaged $20,000…