…that recognizes the changing climate conditions our farmers are facing in the Golden State.” The plan calls for the creation of additional storage of up to four million acre-feet of…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-12-22
…automation in strawberry fields and climate change is a big focus of the Inflation Reduction Act. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Agricultural Impacts of Inflation Reduction Act
…grand title of one big climate slush fund,” said Senator John Barrasso (R-WY). More than $369 billion in the act was approved for climate change and clean energy investments. Of…
Week in Review: Ag’s Disadvantage in Politics & Inflation Reduction Act Investments
…Reduction Act of 2022 contains significant investments in energy and climate programs, and altogether includes approximately $40 billion that will support rural and agricultural communities. A petition has been submitted…
COVER Act Seeks to Further Incentivize Cover Crop Implementation
…also fighting, climate change,” AFT Conservation and Climate Policy Manager, Samantha Levy said in a press release. “We have seen this program work on the state level and now at…
Ag Groups Support Conservation Investments in Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 contains significant investments in energy and climate programs. Expected to be voted on before the Congressional recess, the bill also includes provisions for health…
USDA Taking Applications for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials
…innovation, we can develop solutions to tackle the climate crisis, conserve and protect our water, enhance soil health, and create economic opportunities for producers,” Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation…
SCOTUS Restricts EPA Authority to Mandate Emissions Reductions
…not have a clue about how to address climate change,” Kagan noted. The Court appoints itself—instead of Congress or the expert agency—the decision-maker on climate policy. I cannot think of…
Brewer’s Yeast to Cut Methane
…global climate change. Agriculture accounts for 11 percent of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions with ruminant animals including cows responsible for more than a quarter of that total. Studies showed…
Rep. Thompson on Priorities for Agriculture, Climate
…The House Agriculture Committee recently discussed The Role of Climate Research in Agricultural Resiliency.” Ranking Member, Representative Glenn G.T. Thompson gave his four guiding principles on the matter. “Climate policies…
Keeping Agricultural Interests Prioritized in Sacramento
…have areas that are important to agriculture: money for SGMA compliance, money for conveyance, money for groundwater recharge,” Brown noted. “The $21 billion for climate change, drought, and water resilience…
Representative David Scott on Climate and Agriculture
…of Climate Research in Agricultural Resiliency.” In his opening statement, Chairman Representative David Scott of Georgia gave his thoughts on the importance of the topic. “Climate change poses a threat…
Alarm Raised Over Potential Impact of Proposed SEC Rule
Agricultural industry groups are raising concerns about a proposed rule from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors” rule would require…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 06-21-22
…the reasons for the lack of on-farm conservation for pollinators, and why long-term climate solutions are important but immediate solutions are critical. Tune in to the show for these news…