…officials and industry groups to discuss trade issues and the challenges related to climate change, retail promotions featuring U.S. products, and visits to the Food Innovation Academy training center and…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…assistance, efficiency and weatherization. This program, unique within USDA Rural Development, will provide historically underserved communities with the opportunity to keep essential systems functioning during climate change related extreme weather…
NRCS Invests to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
…and increase affordable food supply for more Americans, while promoting climate-smart agriculture and ensuring equity for all producers. “Producers transitioning to organic can count on NRCS for assistance through…
Farmers and Ranchers Receive $12 Million for Conservation on Grazing Lands
…climate-smart agriculture, and supporting underserved producers.” NRCS Chief Terry Cosby said in a press release. “Privately owned grazing lands cover nearly 30 percent of the national landscape, which means we…
USDA Making $1 Billion Available for Renewable Energy and Efficiency Improvements
…Administration with the resources to build a more prosperous rural America while tackling the climate crisis and lowering energy costs.” The application window opening on April 1 will be the…
VofV: Bountiful Founder and CEO Megan Nunes Wants to Use Satellites to Revolutionize Farming
…for the agriculture sector, as well as topics of climate, geography, and how satellite technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we farm. This episode of the Voices of…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-20-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a climate and weather update, a brief history of WOTUS, details on rice…
Presidential Budget Addresses Conservation and Research
…other programs addressing climate change. The White House notes that the budget provides $7 billion for climate-related funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “The President’s budget provides USDA…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…Xochitl Torres Small said. “As we look to the future, rural communities are at the forefront of addressing climate change by using biobased innovations to convert feedstocks, such as commodities…
VofV: The Future of Sustainable Desalination
…climate change which leads to the water shortage problem,” Luo said. Ashfeld, Luo, and Labrucherie discuss topics related to agricultural water use, western reliance on the Colorado River, the pros…
Farm Bureau Analysis: 2022 Crop Losses Top $21 Billion
The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates 2022 crop losses due to weather and climate change at more than $21.4 billion. The AFBF Market Intel analysis shows in 2022, 18 weather…
Budget Constraints Threaten Important Ag Incentive Programs
California budget constraints are coming at a time when farmers are working to meet ambitious climate goals. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), Roger Isom said…
Cotton Trust Protocol Deadline
…Producers enrolled in the Trust Protocol are eligible to participate in the Climate Smart Cotton Program, which will provide technical and financial assistance to 1,650 U.S. cotton farmers with acres…
Western Water Supply Issues to be Addressed in New USDA Strategy
…producers and communities address pressing climate challenges and build resiliency for the future. Complemented by investments from the Inflation Reduction Act, USDA is utilizing this framework and all available tools…