It is clear the current administration sees the USDA and its influence over domestic agriculture as critical to fight climate change. What is not so clear is the definition of a “climate-smart” commodity.
The lack of key components brings disruption at the absolute worst of times. Missing the window of opportunity to upgrade or add to technology now may very well have decades worth of repercussions.
Ag retail holds one of the strongest hands when it comes to this carbon game. In order to be paid real money for a carbon credit, that credit will likely be tied to proof that the specifics of in-field activities.
