Climate Systems Solutions

The wonders of microbes throughout the earths crust offer further reminders of how important #biodiversity is throughout our #environment and reminds me of how important the #microbiome is for soil health. We can further harness the power of soil through Soil Carbon Capture Sequestration #SCCS ) as the foundation for Regenerative Ag, soil health, low CI score materials, water management, human health, and food supply & security. In the middle of North America, there is a portal to the deep recesses of Earth’s rocky interior. The portal’s mouth — a furrowed pit about half a mile wide — spirals 1,250 feet into the ground, expos­ing a marbled mosaic of young and ancient rock: gray bands of basalt, milky veins of quartz and shimmering con­stellations of gold. Beneath the pit, some 370 miles of tunnels twist through solid rock, extending more than 1.5 miles below the surface. For 126 years, this site in Lead, S.D., housed the Homestake Mine, the deepest and most productive gold mine on the continent. In 2006, the Barrick Gold Corporation donated the mine to the state of South Dakota, which converted it into the largest subterranean laboratory in the United States, the Sanford Underground Research Facility. Although the lowest tunnels flooded after mining ceased, it is still possible to descend nearly a mile beneath the planet’s surface. #MICROBIOLOGY #SOILHEALTH #CARBONSEQUESTRATION #ENVIRONMENT https://lnkd.in/eMQmfKxG

"WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is awarding $39 million in grants to U.S. business owners to increase the availability of domestic biofuels in 18 states and give Americans cleaner, more affordable fuel options. Deputy Secretary Torres Small also announced the Department will make $200 million available through the new Biobased Market Access and Development Grants made possible by Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds. The awards and funding announced today are made possible through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) and the Biobased Market Access and Development Program as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda with funding from CCC and President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act." #aginvestment #agfinance #biobasedeconomy #biobasedfuels #biobasedindustry USDA https://lnkd.in/eFZq2UhA

"[Oct28] AMES, Iowa – In a collaborative effort to showcase agricultural practices and technology, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach hosted several Precision Agriculture and Animal Science Days across the state in September and October. These events aimed to bring together farmers, agronomists, researchers and industry experts to explore the latest precision agriculture innovations while engaging high school students in hands-on education. Youth participants also connected with local collegiate, business and industry leaders, creating awareness of the ever-evolving agriculture industry and exploring collegiate and job opportunities in Iowa. Precision agriculture, biosecurity and the poultry industry were the focuses of this year’s event. Over 580 youth participants engaged in sessions across Iowa." #agtech #precisionag #aginnovation #ageducation #youngfarmers #farmingsolutions #agsolutions #climatesolutions #Iowafarming https://lnkd.in/eyK46ary

"[Oct29] As more farmers shift to soil health-building practices such as reducing tillage and growing cover crops, crop protection companies are adding products that align more with the natural environment and tap into the power of biology. Biological products are becoming more common as fungicides and insecticides, and also as stimulants that help plants better access the nutrients they need to grow. Corteva Agriscience offers Utrisha N and Utrisha P to improve nitrogen and phosphorus availability. Phosphorus is an immobile nutrient, and a large share applied to fields gets tied up – especially in very acidic or alkali soil. That’s according to Corteva market development specialist for Ron Geis, who is based in Vermillion, South Dakota. ..." #soilhealth #soilscience #soilbiome #agsolutions #farmingsolutions https://lnkd.in/eHNAcyBH

"[Oct29] COLUMBUS — From November 10-16, 2024, the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA), members of its OhioSoil Health Initiative (OSHI), and partners will celebrate the inaugural Ohio Soil Health Week. The weeklong, statewide celebration honors and raises awareness about the importance of Ohio’s soils and those who steward them. It will include outreach, education opportunities, and events to elevate this valuable natural resource." #soilhealth #soilhealthevent #soilscience #farmingsolutins #agsolutions #climatesolutions #OhioSoilHealthWeek #OhioAgriculture https://lnkd.in/e2GMVkcK

Fuel and the food supply chain: Errol Schweizer's new series: "Launched on Thursday 24 October, Fuel to Fork is a collaboration between IPES-Food, TABLE Debates and Global Alliance for the Future of Food. In 7 episodes, Fuel to Fork exposes how fossil fuels power everything from farm to fork, and what the options are for reducing our dependence on them. From farm to table, fossil fuels are everywhere in our food systems. They account for 15% of global fossil fuel use through fuel, processing, transport, plastics, refrigeration and cooking." #lowCIS #emissions #foodsuply #foodsupplychain #agsupplychain #sustainableag #foodsystems #climatesystems #climatesolutions #bioeconomy https://lnkd.in/eYSaVfmM

From Tim Hammerich, the Ag Information Network, Farm of the Future Report: "[Oct24] Sometimes scale can lead to new opportunities for sustainable agriculture. Owning larger acreages could allow for multiple cash renters who each specialize in a certain crop and rotate every year. Craig Wichner says that’s why he founded Farmland LP, where they add value by scaling operations and transitioning from conventional farming to organic and regenerative." #aginvestment #sustainableag #agpractices https://lnkd.in/eyJpRJbj

Building food awareness about the Ag industry: what is required to get food on the table--the labor, practices, and resources involved. "Every time you walk around a supermarket looking for snacks, drinks and other foodstuffs, you are looking at hundreds and hundreds of items made by large consumer products companies. Have you ever wondered where the ingredients for all those goodies come from? Consumer products companies source their supplies and ingredients in a number of ways, and until recently, most of them were produced using conventional, industrialized agricultural methods. These practices consume fossil fuel, water, and topsoil at unsustainable rates and contribute to numerous forms of environmental degradation and soil depletion, diminishing biodiversity. #sustainableag #regenerativeag #foodsupplychains #foodmarkets #resources #agsolutions #climatesolutions https://lnkd.in/eSZ8jY3y

"[Oct24] Climate Bonds Standard expands Criteria for Crop and Livestock Production to reduce emissions and foster sustainable agricultural practices  The Climate Bonds Initiative is excited to announce the launch of its newly developed Agriculture Production (Crop and Livestock) Criteria, now officially available for certification under the Climate Bonds Standard. This landmark development represents the culmination of significant collaborative efforts by leading experts and will provide a critical tool for investors to decarbonise one of the most emission-intensive sectors—agriculture production." #aginvestment #farminginvestment #agfinance #sustainableag #emissions #loCI #agsolutions #climatesolutions https://lnkd.in/ev6Dx_yy