Alternative Fuels and Policies to Lower their Carbon Intensity
We delve into the role of policies to increase the climate benefits of biofuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuels and contribute to rural communities’ economic viability. This webinar discusses the opportunities for increasing the climate benefits of these fuels and the effectiveness of using carbon intensity score-based policies to induce the adoption of climate-smart practices -- practices that increase biological carbon sequestration — by farmers producing feedstocks for these fuels.
Brandt Forum Fall 2023: Opportunities and Challenges for US Agriculture and the Environment Part II
While economists recommend using market incentives, there is the widespread use of regulation to achieve agricultural and environmental resource management objectives. This workshop explores new vantage points to explain this reality, emphasizing political economy, irreversibility, and supply chain perspectives.
Underwater, in the Field, and in Our Homes Crops, Climate and Consumers
Climate change presents real threats to U.S. agricultural production, forest resources, and rural economies.
The Implications of Natural Disasters on US Agriculture
Farmers, foresters, and ranchers are unfortunately familiar with the devastation and loss of life and property accompanying a natural disaster caused by an extreme weather event such as a hurricane, drought, or flooding.
Brandt Forum 2023: Opportunities and Challenges for US Agriculture and the Environment
While economists recommend using market incentives, there is the widespread use of regulation to achieve agricultural and environmental resource management objectives. This workshop explores new vantage points to explain this reality, emphasizing political economy, irreversibility, and supply chain perspectives.
Pollution Mitigation Practices in Agriculture: Incentives, Practices, and Policies
Agriculture provides food for humans, fiber, and livelihoods for billions of people worldwide and is a critical resource for sustainable development in many regions. Regardless, agriculture also provides many ecosystem services and opportunities for climate change mitigation and removal of greenhouse gases (GHG).