carbon markets

Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack and many of his counterparts from around the world, gathered in Egypt this week for COP27, the United Nation’s latest climate change summit.  And he said this two day even held great promise.   “COP27...

A new report from Farm Journal shows farmer perspectives and concerns on pathways and barriers to participating in carbon markets.  A majority of farmers surveyed revealed significant concerns about overcoming technical and financial roadblocks to having success in the carbon markets.  Produce...

As lawmakers in Washington D.C. start to discuss what should be included in the 2023 Farm Bill, several commodity groups are making their thoughts known. The Idaho Dairymen’s Association is looking for clarity when it comes to carbon markets. ...

While there is a lot of talk about carbon markets for farmers, one expert says, "I wouldn't consider there to be a working market right now for carbon." Dr. Joe Outlaw, Texas A&M University economist, said there's a lot of inconsistency in the values and prices attached to the same exact farm practices with, sometimes, no clear explanation given for those prices. ...

A new survey by Axiom Marketing shows the participation levels and interest in Carbon Markets from ag retailers, a top source of information for farmers. The research from the Minneapolis-based firm found that 70% of retailers do not understand how to verify carbon to participate in the carbon markets ...

Farmers are struggling to enter carbon markets. Companies like Microsoft are purchasing credits and others like Bayer and Cargill have subsidized projects to incentivize farmers to reduce emissions. The Department of Agriculture is monitoring the success of the carbon markets with an eye on future farm bill programs ...