…implemented.” Groundwater recharge on farmlands is a valuable effort, and enabling water diversion to groundwater basins in high flow years is a smart approach for water resilience, Wade confirmed. Contributing…
Year-End Farm Bill Last Hope for 118th Congress?
…is to hold together the broad food and farm coalition.” She added that both Boozman and House Chair Thompson split it on nutrition and climate. Marshall spoke about the GOP…
Feedback Sought to Guide Key Program of Growing Climate Solutions Act
…Tom Vilsack, as part of the Growing Climate Solutions Act. The program aims to help farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners participate in voluntary carbon markets, creating new revenue streams…
Sites Reservoir Could Have Captured More Than 1.5 million Acre-feet of Water
…significant water flow in the Sacramento River for environmental needs. Computer simulations have indicated the reservoir will boost water reliability for California and help tackle climate change challenges. The Sites…
USDA Awards $83 Million through Fertilizer Production Expansion Program
…exacerbated by factors like the war in Ukraine and industry monopolies. The program is part of a larger strategy to enhance supply chains, create economic opportunities, and support climate-smart innovations….
Benefits of the Delta Conveyance Project Far Exceed Costs
…including reliable water supplies, climate change adaptation, earthquake preparedness, and improved water quality. “Twenty-seven million people rely on these surface water supplies that support a $2.3 trillion economy in California,”…
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
…Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. House Agriculture Ranking Member David Scott criticized the bill for potential cuts to SNAP and restrictions on climate-smart conservation funding. The Climate…
Stabenow Issues Statement on Farm Bill
…and upholds the historic tradition of providing food assistance to our most vulnerable Americans while keeping our commitment to our farmers battling the effects of the climate crisis every day….
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…expanding access to markets to more producers, and increasing the affordable food supply for more Americans while promoting climate-smart agriculture and ensuring equity for all producers. USDA recognizes that smaller…
Senators Want $1.2 Billion for Conservation Funding
…and resources to support farmers, ranchers, and foresters to help mitigate and adapt to climate change.” The Senators want $1.2 billion for conservation funding, highlighting the success of agricultural conservation programs…
California Sets Goals for Percentage of Organic Agriculture
…Climate Targets. The report lays out acreage targets of having 10 percent of annual and perennial croplands be organic systems by 2030, and 15 percent by 2038. Data from the…
Industry Groups Raise Issues with NEPA Amendment
…projects, introducing deadlines and page limits for reviews, and considering climate and environmental justice impacts. However, industry groups argue that instead of reducing regulatory burdens as intended, the rule makes…
Using Farm Loan Programs to Support Climate-Smart Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) highlights how their Farm Loan Programs can support climate-smart agriculture practices, aiding farmers and ranchers in enhancing environmental stewardship. Loans…
USDA-NRCS Provides Conservation Programs for Organic Producers
…production during the transition period. NRCS encourages any agricultural producer or forest landowner to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices in fiscal year 2024. They can provide…