USA – The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) extends its commendation to select Senators for introducing the Enteric Methane Innovation Tools for Lower Emissions and Sustainable Stock (EMIT LESS) Act (S. 4056).
This bipartisan bill seeks to tackle the substantial environmental impact posed by enteric methane emissions from American dairy and beef cattle operations.
The EMIT LESS Act proposes an expansion of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) research initiatives and aims to incentivize the adoption of emission-reducing practices on farms, effectively mitigating methane emissions.
In response to the bill’s introduction, AFIA President and CEO Constance Cullman issued a statement expressing gratitude to the senators for their commitment to bolstering research and conservation programs while acknowledging the pivotal role of animal nutrition and feed ingredients in curbing on-farm methane emissions.
Cullman emphasized the significance of the EMIT LESS Act, noting its alignment with the broader goal of fostering a more sustainable future for agriculture. She highlighted the importance of integrating emissions reduction practices into USDA conservation programs and providing financial incentives to farmers who voluntarily adopt them.
Key provisions of the bill include integrating emissions-reduction practices into USDA conservation programs and providing financial incentives to farmers who voluntarily adopt them.
Supported by a diverse coalition of agricultural and environmental groups, the EMIT LESS Act represents a collaborative effort to promote sustainability within the agriculture sector.
The AFIA believes that the EMIT LESS Act will bring the United States closer to achieving its Global Methane Pledge, which aims to reduce methane emissions by 30% below 2020 levels by 2030.
Furthermore, AFIA emphasized the potential of feed and feed ingredients, such as methane inhibitors and modifiers, in achieving methane reduction targets.
“Feed and feed ingredients, such as methane inhibitors and modifiers, offer a promising avenue for achieving this goal, but the country will only realize their full benefits should farmers elect to use them once they have made it to market approval,” AFIA said in a press release.
The organization stressed the importance of legislation like the EMIT LESS Act and the Innovative FEED Act (S. 1842 and H.R. 6687) in facilitating the market approval and adoption of novel feed ingredients to support sustainable livestock production practices worldwide.
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