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The deal reached last week by Senate Democrats would provide $20 billion for climate-friendly agricultural practices. Agriculture is a major contributor to climate change and experts say there s plenty of opportunity to reduce the sector s emissions.
The new agreement between Democratic leadership and Sen. Joe Manchin could expand programs designed to help farmers turn to more sustainable practices.
The climate deal reached last week by Senate Democrats could reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that American farmers produce by expanding programs that help accumulate carbon in soil, fund climate-focused research and lower the abundant methane emissions that come from cows.