{"id":10711,"date":"2022-10-12T08:39:27","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T07:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fei-online.com\/?p=10711"},"modified":"2022-10-12T08:39:27","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T07:39:27","slug":"25-million-mu-grant-to-help-farmers-adopt-climate-smart-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fei-online.com\/25-million-mu-grant-to-help-farmers-adopt-climate-smart-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"$25 million MU grant  to help farmers  adopt climate-smart practices"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling   container_wrap fullsize' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-10711'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center\"><div id=\"ads-slider-28\" class=\"custom-slider ads-slider-1214896367 ads-slider\"><ul><li><!--Begin ClixTrac.com Banner Code -->\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/goto\/?308404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/308404.jpg\" alt=\"Free from food\" title=\"Free from food\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a>\r\n<!--End ClixTrac.com Banner Code --><\/li><li><!--Begin ClixTrac.com Banner Code -->\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/click.php?banner=302805\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/302805.jpg\" alt=\"LUBRIPLATE\" title=\"LUBRIPLATE\" border=\"0\" width=\"120\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a>\r\n<!--End ClixTrac.com Banner Code --><\/li><li><div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"ads-1229418752\"><!--Begin ClixTrac.com Banner Code -->\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/click.php?banner=297426\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/clixtrac.com\/banner\/297426.jpg\" alt=\"Click here for more information!\" title=\"Click here for more information!\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a>\r\n<!--End ClixTrac.com Banner Code --><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $adsslider1214896367 = jQuery( \".ads-slider-1214896367\" );$adsslider1214896367.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$adsslider1214896367.unslider({ delay:5000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$adsslider1214896367.on(\"mouseover\", function(){$adsslider1214896367.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$adsslider1214896367.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_three_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h1 class=\"post-title entry-title\" itemprop=\"headline\">$25 million MU grant  to help farmers  adopt climate-smart practices<\/h1><span class=\"post-meta-infos\">\/ <span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/fei-online.com\/category\/e-news\/\" rel=\"tag\">E-News<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/header>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>In recent years, floods, droughts and other severe weather have significantly impacted farmers throughout the United States. In an effort to help farmers adapt to the changing climate, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the University of Missouri $25 million \u2013 the largest federal research, education and extension grant ever awarded to MU \u2013 from the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Program.<\/h3>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs Missouri\u2019s flagship, AAU, land-grant university, MU is committed to addressing local and global challenges to improve society,\u201d Mun Choi, University of Missouri President, said. \u201cThis grant demonstrates the confidence the nation has in MU scientists who continually seek answers on some of society\u2019s toughest issues. We expect that the discoveries made during this transformational project will be expanded to address similar challenges throughout the nation and world.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/fei-online.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/climate_smart-e1680873085767.png' alt='' title='climate_smart' height=\"600\" width=\"1074\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The five-year project is aimed at helping Missouri farmers adopt climate-smart practices that will ultimately help farmers improve the resiliency of their crops and livestock in the midst of growing threats from climate change.<\/p>\n<p>Rob Myers, an adjunct professor in the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR) and director of the MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture, will lead the project.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGrowing up on a farm, I\u2019ve seen firsthand challenges that can arise from extreme weather, whether it\u2019s flooding from excessive rain or drought from not enough rain,\u201d Myers said. \u201cClimate change ultimately impacts our food production and food prices, so our goal is to help farmers with different practices that will make their farms more resilient.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The collaborative grant includes partnerships among the MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture, MU Extension, the MU Center for Agroforestry, Lincoln University, the Missouri Corn Growers Association, the Missouri Soybean Association, the Missouri Cattlemen\u2019s Association, state agencies, agribusiness non-profit groups in Missouri and 14 faculty in CAFNR.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis project is aimed at helping farmers adopt climate-smart practices such as cover crops, agroforestry, regenerative grazing and improved nutrient management,\u201d said Christopher Daubert, vice chancellor and dean of CAFNR. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled that we\u2019ll be able to support Missouri producers through this grant. In fact, over the five-year project period, up to 3,000 Missouri farmers are expected to be involved in the project.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Participating farmers will receive financial incentives for climate-smart practice adoption, technical support, and training and improved marketing opportunities. The climate-smart practices, which will be adopted on up to 500,000 acres of Missouri farmland, are aimed to improve resiliency of farm operations in the face of extreme weather, including droughts or excessive rainfall.<\/p>\n<p>Myers said practices related to cover crops will protect and improve soil while enhanced strategies for grazing and pasture management will help livestock farmers purchase less hay in times of drought and boost the health of their cattle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are also opportunities on the marketing side, as consumers are often willing to pay more for foods that are produced through practices that benefit the environment,\u201d Myers said. \u201cWe strive to lead the way toward a robust food and agriculture system for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>One of the main goals of the grant is to get more carbon out of the atmosphere and into the soil, with an expected reduction of 1 million metric tons in carbon dioxide equivalents \u2013 comparable to offsetting the emissions of more than 200,000 cars.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='av-social-sharing-box  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-social-sharing-box-minimal '><div class='av-share-box'><h5 class='av-share-link-description av-no-toc '>Share this<\/h5><ul class='av-share-box-list noLightbox'><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-facebook' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Facebook\" href='https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/25-million-mu-grant-to-help-farmers-adopt-climate-smart-practices\/&#038;t=%2425%20million%20MU%20grant%20%20to%20help%20farmers%20%20adopt%20climate-smart%20practices' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8f3' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on Facebook' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-twitter' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Twitter\" href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=%2425%20million%20MU%20grant%20%20to%20help%20farmers%20%20adopt%20climate-smart%20practices&#038;url=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/?p=10711' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8f1' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on Twitter' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-whatsapp' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on WhatsApp\" href='https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/25-million-mu-grant-to-help-farmers-adopt-climate-smart-practices\/' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\uf232' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on WhatsApp' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on WhatsApp<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-linkedin' ><a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on LinkedIn\" href='https:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&#038;title=%2425%20million%20MU%20grant%20%20to%20help%20farmers%20%20adopt%20climate-smart%20practices&#038;url=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/25-million-mu-grant-to-help-farmers-adopt-climate-smart-practices\/' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue8fc' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share on LinkedIn' rel=\"noopener\"><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share on LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class='av-share-link av-social-link-mail' ><a  aria-label=\"Share by Mail\" href='mailto:?subject=%2425%20million%20MU%20grant%20%20to%20help%20farmers%20%20adopt%20climate-smart%20practices&#038;body=https:\/\/fei-online.com\/25-million-mu-grant-to-help-farmers-adopt-climate-smart-practices\/' aria-hidden='false' data-av_icon='\ue805' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' title='' data-avia-related-tooltip='Share by Mail'><span class='avia_hidden_link_text'>Share by Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  \" style='border-radius:0px; 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