Recently, Dr. Benjamin Houlton, the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences commented on the benefits of regenerative farming as an approach to reduce carbon emission.  He stated, "establishing a carbon-farming practice incentive for the next ten years is a feasible use of USDA funding and financing capacities".  He added, "the Administration has an unrivaled opportunity to fight climate change, empower farmers, support rural communities and stimulate an equitable carbon commodification economy” He concluded,  “Let us take this feasible step and demonstrate to the world our leadership and the carbon economy, climate solutions and the future of farming". 

Despite considerable accumulation of research and practical experience, less than three percent of Midwest farmers planted a cover crop after the 2020 harvest. When a cover crop is combined with ‘no-till’ cultivation carbon is sequestered and the fertility of soil is improved.