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Ripplinger discusses climate smart ag, rising gas prices

Sue Roesler
May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023

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What is the federal government’s involvement in carbon smart agriculture? Dave Ripplinger, NDSU Extension bioproducts/bioenergy economist, said he has been asked a lot of questions about the role of the government in carbon markets.

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