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USDA Unveils Climate-Smart Rule for Biofuel Farmers

1/16/2025

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USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled a groundbreaking interim rule focused on climate-smart agriculture for biofuel feedstocks, targeting corn, soy, and sorghum. This initiative not only strengthens greenhouse gas emissions reporting but also opens new market avenues for farmers eager to engage in carbon markets. A 60-day public comment period kicks off on January 17, 2025, inviting community input.

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USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack unveiled a groundbreaking interim rule focused on climate-smart agriculture for biofuel feedstocks, targeting corn, soy, and sorghum. This initiative not only strengthens greenhouse gas emissions reporting but also opens new market avenues for farmers eager to engage in carbon markets. A 60-day public comment period kicks off on January 17, 2025, inviting community input.