Climate-smart farming armed with fresh data
American farmers are at a crossroads and regional researchers are out with new information about certain practices they said could boost struggling operations and help the environment. A new study showed regenerative agriculture can be profitable and help reverse climate change. The Ecdysis Foundation, based in the Dakotas, said soil on participating farms captures 39% more carbon than on traditional farms, leading to more biodiversity and healthier food. Jonathan Lundgren, executive director of the foundation, said if North American producers fully embraced strategies like cover ...