PACE Crop Insurance helps an Illinois farmer improve conservation and save money

4 months 3 weeks ago
The use and production of fertilizer in agriculture is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and a major cause of pollution in the nation’s rivers and lakes. Agriculture is the largest global source of nitrogen pollution, and annual damages from nitrogen pollution are estimated to exceed $200 billion in the US. Enhancing nitrogen use efficiency […]
April Ann Opatik

Lenders want to support farmers’ conservation efforts. Here’s how their executives can help.

5 months 2 weeks ago
A new survey of agricultural lenders in the upper Midwest reveals important insights about their perceptions and support for farmers’ conservation efforts. As the first of its kind, the survey can inform agricultural lending institutions’ climate and sustainability strategy development. Farmers rely on agricultural lending institutions for loans to cover equipment, land and operating expenses. […]
Mai Lan Hoang

Increasing extreme heat is hurting Kansas farmers’ bottom line

6 months ago
During the summer of 2023, Kansas endured a historic heat wave with temperatures soaring above 110°F in some areas. As climate change continues to intensify, the frequency and severity of extreme heat are projected to increase. Are Kansas farmers at risk of losing money in the face of these extreme growing conditions? A new study […]
Mai Lan Hoang

How to “green” your job in 2024

6 months 1 week ago
Feeling overwhelmed about climate change is normal. But there are millions of green jobs out there, and you could "green" the job you already have.
Yesh Pavlik Slenk
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