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Consumers Are Driving Sustainability Initiatives

Dec 4, 2024 | dairyherd.com | Heather Gieseke |Ever Ag |Taylor Leach |Jamie Sears Rawlings

By Heather GiesekeWhen it comes to sustainability initiatives, many farmers believe it’s politics driving carbon strategies and programs. True, climate change and politics have become interconnected. Climate-smart grants, for example, have incentivized businesses to reduce carbon emissions. But it’s consumers inducing U.S. companies to carry out these initiatives.
Consumers Are Driving Sustainability Initiatives

Dec 4, 2024 | agweb.com | Heather Gieseke |Michelle Rook |Stephanie Mercier |Stéphanie Mercier |Jamie Sears Rawlings

When it comes to sustainability initiatives, many farmers believe it’s politics driving carbon strategies and programs. True, climate change and politics have become interconnected. Climate-smart grants, for example, have incentivized businesses to reduce carbon emissions. But it’s consumers inducing U.S. companies to carry out these initiatives. Today’s shoppers want to know about the climate impacts or the humanitarian elements behind how their food is grown or services are delivered.
Now's the Time to Modernize Your Office Routine

Sep 14, 2024 | agweb.com | Heather Gieseke

Now's the Time to Modernize Your Office Routine “With an automated and powerful office, you can have information that can really change the game for you.” ~Heather Gieseke (Heather Gieseke) Like many U.S. farms, your office might be the slowest part of your operation to modernize. In fact, the most common accounting software used by farmers is from the 1990s. How many of your farm implements are you still using from that time?
The ABCs of 45Z: Take Time Now to Prepare for Low-Carbon Market Opportunities

Aug 1, 2024 | agweb.com | Heather Gieseke |Stephanie Mercier |Stéphanie Mercier

The ABCs of 45Z: Take Time Now to Prepare for Low-Carbon Market Opportunities 3 tips if you are considering regenerative practices and you have the ability to deliver your crops to a biofuels plant. (Farm Journal) The U.S. Treasury’s recent tax-credit guidance for the biofuels industry has sparked many questions about farmer impacts and ability to participate.
A Silent Legacy Will Fail: 3 Ways to Protect Your Assets Now

Jun 10, 2024 | agweb.com | Heather Gieseke |Jon Scheve

A Silent Legacy Will Fail: 3 Ways to Protect Your Assets Now The clock is ticking — and the current estate-tax exemption is set to plummet at the end of 2025. The smaller exemption coupled with inflation and land values likely means increased assets and estate-tax rates. (Heather Gieseke) The week of June 10, Farm Journal is celebrating the next generation of American agriculture.
3 Questions to Consider About Carbon Programs

Jan 24, 2024 | dairyherd.com | Heather Gieseke

By Heather GiesekeWhen it comes to carbon programs, most U.S. farmers are sitting on the sidelines. Recent data shows farmer enrollment in the programs is less than 5%. Many are skeptical about climate change or don’t understand how carbon programs work. Others wonder if there’s really any value in them, and some are concerned that carbon programs will become government-mandated, although the U.S. market today is voluntary.
3 Questions to Consider About Carbon Programs

Jan 23, 2024 | agweb.com | Lori Hays |Paul Neiffer |Heather Gieseke

When it comes to carbon programs, most U.S. farmers are sitting on the sidelines. Recent data shows farmer enrollment in the programs is less than 5%. Many are skeptical about climate change or don’t understand how carbon programs work. Others wonder if there’s really any value in them, and some are concerned that carbon programs will become government-mandated, although the U.S. market today is voluntary.