Grain producers have been conserving and protecting the foundation of their livelihood — their land — for decades. But they are no longer the only ones concerned with protecting the environment and sustainably producing crops. As the world turns toward a more sustainable future, the food supply chain has been challenged with becoming more transparent in their manufacturing processes — and that requires reliable and accurate sustainable ag data.

Access to comprehensive farm carbon emissions data solves many challenges for food and beverage companies, as well as the grain traders serving them. Here are a few examples:

• Reducing carbon emissions is typically part of a company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments. Reliable sustainable ag data provides part of the carbon emissions data they need to ensure they’re meeting that important goal.
• Consumers are concerned with how the ingredients in their food were grown. Sourcing grain that was produced sustainably helps to mitigate those concerns.
• Upcoming Greenhouse Gas Protocol Scope 3 emission reporting requirements will require accurate and dependable data on the amount of carbon emitted during the production of ingredients used in food products.

Comprehensive Farm Carbon Emissions Data Is Available

To meet these needs, the carbon emissions data on farming practices needs to be robust, accurate and calculated using multiple inputs, not just one or two practices (e.g., just cover crops or tillage). The database also needs to cover a broad geographic area, not just the grain growers enrolled in specific programs. And that’s where EcoField™ data comes in.

EcoField data Delivers Unmatched Sustainable Ag Data

With clarity into the sustainability practices of U.S. producers across 35 states and 19 of the most prominent crops, EcoField data can easily track and report the impact farming practices have on carbon emissions. A comprehensive set of 50 sustainable practice indicators, combined with broad-scope intelligence and detailed field-level data helps you monitor the sustainability of your grain suppliers.