Climate and Ag in the news
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Feeding cows a few ounces of seaweed daily could sharply reduce their contribution to climate change
A recent study comparing the methane output of cattle fed on different diets showed that feeding just a few ounces of red seaweed daily to cattle decreased their output of methane by 67%, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change, according to The Conversation as quoted in Yahoo News. However, it also reduced…
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Here is a long (45 minutes) and detailed video made available by AgWeb on YouTube. The talk was given by Eric Snodgrass of Nutrien Ag Solutions at the 2021 Top Producer Summit in mid-February, so some of the current information is a little old, but it’s a great overview of last year’s growing season and…
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The South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center is offering a free online course on climate change and how to adapt in April that you may be interested in participating in. This self-paced, 4-week course will introduce participants to the physical and ecological impacts of climate change. These include how climate change may impact hydrology, polar…
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USDA published a Federal Register notice earlier this week requesting public input on a climate-smart agriculture and forestry strategy. The notice follows President Biden’s executive order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad. The order states that, “America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners have an important role to play in combating the climate…
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According to The Packer, Florida is the first state in the US to have ripe, marketable peaches each year. Their short season begins near the end of March and goes into May. With good chill hours this year, they are expecting one of the best crops in the last five years. You can read more…
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The latest newsletter from the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center is now out, and it is filled with a variety of information about recent and upcoming events related to climate in the Southeast, including some listings of past events as well as links to webinars, calls for funding, and other activities coming up in the…
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South Florida is in for a “phenomenal” wading bird year after a record-breaking rainy season increased the amount of fish in historical nesting grounds while a dry winter has created the perfect conditions for nesting. That means that it should be near perfect conditions for breeding of egrets and wood storks, leading to a booming…
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