Regenerative Agriculture

Ramping up regenerative agriculture at General Mills

Education on and implementation of regenerative practices on 1 million acres and continuing to link results to its food brands reflect General Mills’ commitment to sustainability. Monitored greenhouse gases actually increased 2%—due to supply chain disruptions leading to transportation inefficiency. Since over 90% of GHG emissions are not related to company activities but are upstream, […]

A perennial grass could mitigate climate change in the Midwest

Researchers lead effort to find natural option to protect crops Amid predictions of climate change driving up temperatures and causing more extreme heat in the Midwest, a new study led in part by University of Maryland researchers has found that growing one particular perennial grass could cut Midwest warming by 1 degree Celsius. Miscanthus x giganteus, also […]

Regenerate America™ launched to advocate for regenerative agriculture policies

A new initiative was recently launched to advance regenerative agriculture in the U.S. Regenerate America™ is a coalition of farmers, businesses, nonprofits, and individuals from every corner of our country and all political affiliations. Together, the coalition aims to amplify the voices of farmers and ranchers demanding that the 2023 Farm Bill shift resources & support towards […]

Kellogg’s InGrained™ program aims to help rice farmers reduce climate impact

Cereal giant Kellogg’s has initiated a five-year program to ameliorate the environmental impact of growing rice—a staple feeding 4 billion worldwide. Rice production accounts for an estimated 12% of total global methane emissions. The greenhouse gas (GHG) methane is 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Kellogg’s InGrained initiative will utilize $12 million to train farmers in […]

Danone North America’s soil health initiative sees significant progress

Danone North America recently announced the year four results from its comprehensive soil health program, which was launched in 2017. The five-year soil health program aims to improve organic matter in soils to increase carbon sequestration and improve yields, reduce chemical use, restore biodiversity, and enhance soil water holding capacity, helping to provide farms with improved, […]