“If we can create a standard that’s data-based, the food industry needs to recognize the higher value-added proposition of that and farmers need to be able to gain a portion of that higher value.”As farmers embrace these climate-smart practices, farmers could potentially qualify for private markets that are paying for carbon sequestration or paying for […]
“And the other state standards just went in line with that.”He said right now there are different standards from different companies on how carbon sequestration is measured, what practice is capturing the premium and the duration of contracts.“When there’s finally a federal rule that says, ‘this is what a carbon credit looks like’ that will […]
“And the other state standards just went in line with that.”He said right now there are different standards from different companies on how carbon sequestration is measured, what practice is capturing the premium and the duration of contracts.“When there’s finally a federal rule that says, ‘this is what a carbon credit looks like’ that will […]
“And when you flipped it over on the backside, one was 100 percent beef and the other one had soy protein and soy protein isolates, as well as several other things, but on the front of the package it said beef patties.”Russell said he hopes to shape consumer preference from a young age with programs […]
The USDA says 469.312 million bushels of corn were used for ethanol production in October, an increase of 15% on the month and 8% on the year, with DDGS production of 1,948,812 tons, 11% higher than a month ago and 7% above a year ago.The wheat complex was mixed, with nearby Chicago and Minneapolis contracts […]
harvest activity over for the season, eyes are turning to fertilizer costs and other inputs ahead of finalizing 2022 acreage plans.The wheat complex was sharply lower on fund and technical selling, along with the outside market influence. …Read the full story
Domestic crush demand continues to be a supportive influence for soybean products, in addition to tight soybean meal supplies in Argentina, the world’s biggest soybean product exporter.Corn was higher on short covering and technical buying, closing the week out with solid gains. …Read the full story
Scott Pertzborn with Lodi Veterinary Care in Wisconsin tells Brownfield there’s more of an emphasis on animal pain management now than there was years ago for a few reasons. …Read the full story
Several Missouri farm groups are teaming up with the Ecosystem Services Market Consortium to launch a biodiversity credit program that pays farmers in the state for conservation practices.Missouri Corn and Soybean’s Clayton Light compares the biodiversity credits to carbon or water quality credits with the program intended to help establish a market.“And see and study […]