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For farmland conservation, it comes down to who owns it
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For farmland conservation, it comes down to who owns it

Conservation practices mean more up-front costs. And while there are some government conservation incentive programs, most of them involve long-term commitments. The vast majority of farmland leases are year-to-year.

Carbon markets stand to reward 'no-till' farmers. But most are still tilling the soil

Carbon markets stand to reward 'no-till' farmers. But most are still tilling the soil

Most farmers who follow ‘no-till’ practices are only reducing their tilling—which may cancel out the climate and soil-health benefits that have spurred the no-till hype.
How the Farm Bureau’s climate agenda is failing its farmers
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How the Farm Bureau’s climate agenda is failing its farmers

That agenda has left farmers ill-prepared to cope with effects of climate change—droughts, heat and storms—while neglecting a key climate solution.
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