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While many farmers and ranchers have been successful in reducing their carbon footprint, making significant new progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions will require government assistance and new financial incentives, especially now that farmers are struggling to cope with depressed commodity prices, senators were told Tuesday.

The loss of Dallas Tonsager, Corn Refiners Association taps a new COO, Alltech adds four new senior executives, and Ducks Unlimited adds to its public policy team.

Farmers growing corn, wheat, and soybeans can expect increased support under a new trade mitigation package set to be announced later this week.