Articles tagged under: climate-smart agriculture
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Published January 16, 2025
While corn and soybeans were included as eligible crops in the USDA’s interim climate smart rule, canola was not. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says more work needs to be done. "We understand that the climate-smart program won't…Sign-up Underway for Ag Conservation Pilot Program
Published February 22, 2024
The application window is now open for a national pilot program that pays farmers and ranchers for implementing high-value conservation practices. If accepted for the Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Agriculture program, they will earn $100 per acre or animal unit.…Heitkamp: Incentives Needed to Adopt Climate-Smart Ag
Published December 22, 2021
Progressive Farmer/DTN has published a letter to the editor written by former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp. Heitkamp said the Biden Administration is investing in climate-smart agriculture, but more financial incentives are needed to offset the rising cost of technology.…North America Advocated as Global Leader for Climate-Smart Ag
Published October 24, 2021
Agriculture secretaries from the U.S., Mexico and Canada met in Iowa ahead of the World Food Prize announcement on Thursday. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack promoted climate-smart agriculture. "We in the U.S. just launched our strategic plan in regards to climate…