By Scout Nelson
The University of Nebraska Lincoln will host a webinar titled “Estimating What Matters: Carbon Intensity in Corn and Soybean Markets” on Feb. 19 at noon Central Time. The online session will focus on how low carbon fuel policies are reshaping grain and meat markets across the United States.
The session will feature Elliott Dennis, Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Nebraska Lincoln; Richard Perrin, Professor of Agricultural Economics; and Felipe Miranda de Souza Almeida, Graduate Research Assistant in Agricultural Economics. These experts will share research focused on carbon intensity, often called CI, in corn and soybean production across the Northern Plains.
During the session, experts will explain how carbon intensity differs across regions, irrigation systems, and crop production practices. They will also discuss why some common assumptions about emissions may not fully reflect real farm conditions. The research highlights how management decisions, such as tillage methods and the use of cover crops, can significantly change a farm’s carbon intensity score.
An important question addressed in the webinar is whether future market premiums may develop crops with lower carbon intensity. If such premiums emerge, the discussion will consider who benefits and whether consumers will ultimately pay higher prices.
The event is designed for producers, students, agribusiness professionals, and anyone interested in understanding how environmental policies may influence agricultural markets. Participants may register at https://unl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X0p42L6eSRqyLESDWFwNdg#/registration.
This webinar will provide practical information to help producers better understand how management choices can affect both environmental outcomes and potential market opportunities in the future.
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Categories: Nebraska, Business, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Energy