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Soil policies should be driven by science not agrochemical companies
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The last time soil health was perceived as a pressing public concern was at the peak of the Dust Bowl in the 1930s. Now, for the first time in nearly a century, it has once again piqued policymakers’ interest as awareness grows that the ground beneath our feet is a crucial carbon sink, making the soil a potentially powerful tool to fight the climate crisis. Speaking at an Earth Day summit last month, President Joe Biden said, the “soil of our Heartland [is] the next frontier in carbon innovation,” reflecting the momentum behind an idea known as “regenerative agriculture.” But just as the nation is waking up from its long slumber about the importance of soil, new research shows that the pesticides so commonly used in American agriculture are
By Amie Simpson
May 11, 2021 | 1:58 PM
The president of Solutions from the Land says investments in conservation, infrastructure, and biofuels could help U.S. agriculture become more efficient and address climate change.
Ernie Shea says investments in existing conservation programs like Conservation Reserve Program, Conservation Stewardship Program, and Environmental Quality Incentives Program are a good place to start.
“We think investing in conservation technical assistance either through the Natural Resources Conservation Service or through supporting the development of more private sector technical service providers is going to be important to help farmers and ranchers manage their lands for multiple outcomes,” he says.