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USDA to Spend $300M on National Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Network for Farms

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack speaks about food prices during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., September 8, 2021. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

Overview

  • The network aims to track and reduce ag emissions through climate-smart practices.
  • The $300 million comes from the Inflation Reduction Act.
  • Data will help assess progress on Biden's emissions reduction goal.
  • Monitoring will address uncertainties around mitigation abilities.
  • Public data could lead to more market opportunities for eco-minded farmers.