Items: Carbon Market
Risk Management for Carbon Programs: Questions Every Farmer and Rancher Should Ask
By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Jul. 1, 2025
The publication titled “Risk Management for Carbon Programs: Questions Every Farmer and Rancher Should Ask” is a practical and timely resource designed to help agricultural producers navigate the uncertainties associated with participating in carbon markets.
How to Find an Agricultural Lawyer
By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on May. 1, 2025
Navigating today’s legal landscape can be challenging for farmers and ranchers, especially when dealing with issues unique to agriculture. “How to Find an Agricultural Lawyer” is a concise, user-friendly resource created to help producers identify and connect with attorneys who have experience in agricultural law.
Into the Woods: The Tax Uncertainty of Carbon Contracts
By Jonathan Shepherd | Extension Specialist and Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Apr. 30, 2025
As woodland landowners look for income diversification opportunities, they may explore the potential of carbon sequestration as a revenue stream, particularly the potential income from woodland carbon programs. The federal income tax implications of this type of income are still not fully addressed in current tax law.
Key Legal Considerations for any Carbon-Related Agreement
By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Apr. 1, 2025
The publication titled “Key Legal Considerations for Any Carbon-Related Agreement” offers practical, accessible guidance for agricultural producers who are exploring or entering carbon markets. The guide emphasizes the importance of understanding the legal and operational aspects of carbon-related contracts before signing.
What is ESG and Why do Companies Care
By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Mar. 31, 2025
As businesses strive to meet sustainability goals and reduce their carbon footprint, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have become key drivers of corporate strategy. While ESG reporting may seem like a concern primarily for large corporations and investors, it has growing implications for the agricultural sector as well.
Why are Carbon Markets Focused on Agriculture and Natural Resources?
By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Mar. 13, 2025
As carbon markets expand, agriculture and forestry are at the forefront of carbon credit generation, offering opportunities for landowners to engage in sustainable practices while benefiting financially.
Navigating Carbon Strategies: Understanding Offsets and Insets in Agriculture
By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Feb. 13, 2025
As corporations intensify efforts to lower their carbon emissions, two primary strategies have emerged: carbon offsets and carbon insets. While both approaches contribute to reducing environmental impact, they differ significantly in their execution and implications, particularly for the agricultural sector.
Carbon Market Basics
By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Aug. 7, 2023
Interest in carbon markets continues to grow as farmers, landowners, and companies seek ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance environmental sustainability.
Current State of Carbon Market Policies
By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on May. 30, 2023
While traveling across the U.S. discussing carbon markets with various stakeholder groups, one frequently asked question is, “Will the government have its hands in carbon markets?” When this question was asked at the beginning of 2022, my answer was no.
What is the Driving Force behind Carbon Programs in the U.S. and Why Agriculture?
By Jordan Shockley | Associate Extension Professor
Published on Apr. 28, 2022
As new carbon programs continue to become available to row crop farmers across the country, understanding the driving force behind why these programs exist in the first place is key to determining their longevity. Last year, we provided an overview of carbon markets in the article "
