Carbon

A diverse group of 62 organizations is building a national infrastructure program for and around carbon markets through its public-private partnership in the Ecosystems Services Market Consortium.
The program was in eight states in 2020.
Indigo Ag launches a new initiative, Indigo Carbon.
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?
Registration is open for the upcoming symposium, scheduled for Feb. 23-25.
The partners will be able to offer carbon credits on more than 20,000 acres of land.
This summer, farmers will start receiving the first tranche of payments via TruCarbon, the new carbon program launched by Truterra, LLC.
Curious how carbon markets can add new revenue streams to your farm? Hear from producers who are exploring the possibilities of carbon markets and learn the ins and outs from carbon-market experts and scientists.
The factors are converging to make this coming year a springboard for how agriculture is involved in carbon sequestration and climate policies.
The contracts available differ from one entity to the next and can be confusing. Make sure you know and understand the contract details and whether they align with your goals.
Commodity Classic may be virtual this year, and as the core commodity groups iron out their legislative priorities for the new year, the headline is moving from trade to climate.
As NCGA sets priorities for the upcoming year during virtual Commodity Classic this week, it’s clear climate will be at the top of the list. NCGA CEO says climate will be the group’s biggest opportunity and challenge.
To help you find the information you need about Carbon Markets, visit the Carbon Innovation Center.
Research from the 2021 Farm Journal Technology Survey reveals insights on farmers’ attitudes and opinions on data collection and carbon markets.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Friday approved the first guidelines for the trading of voluntary carbon credit derivative contracts in the country.
45Z is set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025. While the 45Z credit has the potential to significantly boost sustainable aviation fuel production, the current lack of detailed guidance is causing some uncertainty in the industry.
“No matter what your opinion is about climate smart farming or the government initiatives and industry incentives out there, they are potentially an avenue to square up some revenue income,” says Ken Ferrie.
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