Study proposes new ways to estimate climate change impacts on agriculture
Most scientists agree climate change has a profound impact on U.S. agricultural production. But estimates vary widely, making it hard to develop mitigation strategies. Two agricultural economists at the University…
Read More...Researchers Explore Climate, Human and Wildlife Interactions on Rangeland in Idaho, Oregon
Study to examine the interconnectedness of the inhabitants of western rangelands, including humans, plants and animals, in the face of a changing climate and other stressors.
Read More...Recognizing monarch butterflies under the Endangered Species Act may do more harm than good
Insect populations are declining worldwide, and monarch butterflies are no exception. Efforts to reverse the trends are underway across the United States and Canada. Even with these efforts, many national…
Read More...NCBA announces Climate Neutrality Goal for Cattle Industry by 2040
On Thursday, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announced a plan to address beef sustainability and solidify their commitment to environmental, economic and social sustainability for the U.S. Cattle Industry.
Read More...Research shows that regenerative farming can deliver environmental benefits while maintaining productivity
A newly published study by Colorado State University and partners found that Adaptive Multi-Paddock (AMP) grazing – which involves grazing small areas with a high density of livestock for a…
Read More...First water cuts in US West supply to hammer Arizona farmers
Climate change, drought and high demand are expected to force the first-ever mandatory cuts to a water supply that 40 million people across the American West depend on — the…
Read More...Grazing Cattle Can Reduce Agriculture’s Carbon Footprint
Ruminant animals like cattle contribute to the maintenance of healthy soils and grasslands, and proper grazing management can reduce the industry’s carbon emissions and overall footprint, according to Texas A&M AgriLife…
Read More...Soil and its promise as a climate solution: A primer
Is harnessing the storage power of soils the global carbon solution we have been searching for? Understanding soil-formation and function is a first step to finding out.
Read More...Heat, drought and fire: how climate dangers combine for a catastrophic ‘perfect storm’
Researchers are concerned that the Dixie fire’s record won’t hold for long. The parched landscapes and increased temperatures that set the stage for bigger blazes this year are not anomalies…
Read More...Carbon credit market is a Wild West, for now
Companies like Land O’ Lakes have created carbon trading programs, which can benefit farmers who’ve yet to get started on conservation practices. But farmers who’ve practiced conservation for years are…
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