Climate Pollution Reduction Grant
Incentivize Innovation in the Cattle and Beef Industry
The Innovation in the Cattle and Beef Industry is an intensive/feedlot-based measure that aims to bring regenerative Montana-raised beef full circle and create a regenerative animal feeding operation. It is a three-part measure which includes:
- Greenhouse gas (GHG) capture through indoor feeding operations and manure digesters
- Renewable energy systems by converting gas and solar into energy
- Organic fertilizer production and use
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Fertilizer Use & Innovation for Improved Soil Health
The Fertilizer Use & Innovation measure aims to improve soil health and reduce GHG emissions and nutrient leaching in soils and educate farmers. The practices used include:
- Soil testing
- Variable fertilizer rates or On-Field Precision experimentation
- Nitrogen fixing cover crops
- Right time, right rate, right source and right place
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Ranchland Stewardship Program
The Ranchland Steward Program is a grazing-based measure which aims to improve soil health, resiliency, and carbon drawdown through sustainable grazing practices. Such practices include:
- Shorter grazing duration
- Higher stock density
- Smaller pasture sizes
- Longer recovery periods
Rotational grazing
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