IARN — Buzzwords always seem to drive industries and consumers at any given time. Buzzwords can have a basis in science, or just be a matter of preference in certain product types. Right now, science and agriculture are looking for ways to be as environmentally responsible as possible. While many consumers understand this need, they don’t always understand that farmers need a way to remain profitable if they are going to take on practice changes like carbon reduction.
It isn’t as simple as flipping a switch. There are many avenues a farmer can go down, and each one comes with a price tag. Practices are varied, and what is good for some farms, may not be good on another. Sometimes carbon reduction will take acres out of production, while other times it may call for more inputs throughout the year, like cover crop seeds.
Bayer has a carbon program that incentivizes farmers to make changes in their operations. This makes it financially viable for producers to take a look at some alternative practices.
Lisa Streck is with Bayer, and she gives us an overview of their carbon incentive program. The program is in its second year and is gaining popularity. The only requirement for farmers is to sign up for a Climate Fieldview account.
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