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Some agriculture companies think agriculture could be the solution in major corporations working to become carbon neutral. Sustainable practices may also be a focus for a new Adminstration with a possible policy shift.

The companies say the current market for carbon credits is $15 for every ton of carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestered and farmers that are enrolled in the program before March 15 will be guaranteed that price.

Can you cut your total nitrogen (N) rate if you put some on with the planter? The short answer—maybe but be careful.

What if farmers could get paid for practices that promote ecosystem services?

Jason Weller, Vice President of Truterra at Land O’Lakes, testified in late June to the Senate committee on agriculture, nutrition and forestry regarding The Growing Climate Solutions Act.

A Bayer AG initiative will compensate growers who keep carbon in their soils and out of the environment.

The pivotal moment in the journey to more sustainable livestock production is now, says Brett Kaysen of the National Pork Board. Here’s a look at how the pork and poultry industries are driving progress.

“Over time, our vision is to expand the carbon program to include partnerships across the value chain and into other industries that have interest in the carbon economy,” said Chuck Magro.

The goal of the pilot is to explore the scalability of an ecosystem services marketplace and provide farmers a view for what they could gain in a carbon market.

Could this Australian dairy become the world’s first carbon-neutral farm?