Episode 45 | The Down & Dirty on Soil Carbon

Interested in joining a carbon (C) market, but not sure what it will mean for your field? With a large, diverse number of companies attempting to purchase C credits from farmers, what do farmers need to consider before selling? It is important to understand the details behind C credits and what can be done to increase the amount of C in the soil. On the March 2022 NLRS podcast episode, “The Down and Dirty on Soil Carbon,” Dr. Marshall McDaniel, Iowa State University, and Sarah Sellars, University of Illinois discuss current research on soil C, the role of soil C in C markets, and questions and considerations when deciding on joining a C market.  

Explore efforts to reduce nutrients in Illinois waterways from agricultural runoff to municipal wastewater with host Todd Gleason and producers Rachel Curry and Nicole Haverback.

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