Practices that keep more carbon in the ground make good soil sense. These strategies make economic and ecological sense for farmers. Investing in climate change control can have financial benefits for US agriculture, and long-term benefits for people and the planet. More carbon in the soil means less carbon dioxide builds up in the atmosphere. Better management of nitrogen fertilizers means that less greenhouse gases will become trapped in the atmosphere and fields lose fewer nutrients to ground and surface waters.
Farmers save money on fertilizer costs and protect water quality.
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