To mitigate climate change, USDA allots $72 million for carbon storage in soil

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a $72.3 million allocation within the cost-sharing Environmental Quality Incentive Program for activities that boost carbon storage in healthy soil. Vilsack unveiled the initiative during a one-year review of USDA’s Climate Smart program to help meet U.S. pledges to mitigate climate change. “With today’s announcements, USDA is providing the necessary… » Read More

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