Farmers Can Lead on Climate

Ag Secretary Rolls Out Aggressive Effort for Agriculture to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Chris Clayton
By  Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
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Most of USDA's efforts to lower greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture will concentrate on areas USDA already champions, particularly using soil-health practices to reduce tillage and increase cover crops. (DTN/The Progressive Farmer file photo)
Most of USDA's efforts to lower greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture will concentrate on areas USDA already champions, particularly using soil-health practices to reduce tillage and increase cover crops. (DTN/The Progressive Farmer file photo)
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House adviser Brian Deese went to Michigan State University on Thursday to talk about the various ways USDA plans to leverage its programs for different sectors of agriculture to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

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Chris Clayton

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