Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On the first part of the show, Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” discuss the impact of tariffs on the shipping industry …
USDA Decides to Delivers on Rural Energy Commitments
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the USDA will release previously obligated funding under the Rural Energy for America Program, Empowering Rural America, and Powering Affordable Clean Energy initiatives. …
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-20-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the case of Cory Garrett, …
Farm Groups Want Changes to SAF Tax
Top farm groups want improvements in the administration’s sustainable aviation or clean fuel tax credit, shortcomings they say could put the benefits “out of reach for many farmers.” The American …
Solar Panels and Working Farms
Scientists are trying to find the best ways to mix solar panels and working farms. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Protecting …
Investments in Renewable Energy and Fertilizer Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a significant investment of $124 million in renewable energy and fertilizer production projects across 44 states. These initiatives aim to reduce energy …
Vilsack Announces Clean Power Projects
New Investments in clean energy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Wednesday announced $2.3 billion in projects to expand clean power in rural communities. …
Fuel Prices Trending Higher
Taking a look at fuel price trends. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. For the fourth straight week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has gone up, rising …
USDA’s Working Lands Climate Corps
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched the Working Lands Climate Corps (WLCC), an initiative designed to train the next generation of conservation and climate leaders. Xochitl Torres Small, Deputy …
Propane: Clean Energy Powering the Farm
The conversation around clean energy seems to have no end in sight. Livestock producers and those involved in agriculture know the importance of sustainability and taking care of the environment. …
Newsom Seeks to Streamline Infrastructure Projects
Governor Gavin Newsom recently introduced a series of proposals to expedite infrastructure projects. The legislative package seeks to speed up the construction process while also streamlining permitting and court review. …
USDA Making $1 Billion Available for Renewable Energy and Efficiency Improvements
Applications will begin being accepted on April 1 for grants to investments in renewable energy and other energy-efficiency improvements. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) aims to help agricultural producers …
USDA Investment in Rural Electric Infrastructure
Putting billions into rural electric infrastructure. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA is investing $2.7 billion to help 64 electric cooperatives and utilities expand and modernize …
Impact Farmers Make When It Comes to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The huge impact farmers have been making when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Since 1990, the United States population has …