…issues are creating a more serious consideration for biological products. The increasing emphasis on climate change along with the cost and availability of crop inputs such as fertilizer are making…
‘Really Thoughtful Comments’ at Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…With the changing climate, the changing costs, the water situation, and drought,” Ross noted. “So that’s been a very, very strong theme.” Representatives from the California Fresh Fruit Association, Fresno…
Ag Groups Now Eagerly Await Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act
…to drive climate-smart agriculture and renewable energy initiatives nationwide.” Biofuel provisions included in the legislation were also heralded by groups such as the American Coalition for Ethanol, Growth Energy, and…
Application Period Open for Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative
…projects include those that address local natural resource concerns and use climate-smart practices and principles. Projects will also be developed to help identify and implement strategies for quantifying, monitoring, and…
Inflation Hitting Farm Families
…the Democrats’ new slimmed-down climate and healthcare bill will add job-killing tax hikes and spike inflation. Not so, argues Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer. “Leading experts confirm the Inflation Reduction…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-15-22
…the zero-emission ag UTV program that is immensely popular and successful and the details of Newsom’s new water supply strategy for a changing climate. Tune in to the show for…
Week in Review: Impacts of Unseasonal Rain & Olives Take $30 Million Hit from Freeze
…$369 billion in the act was approved for climate change and clean energy investments, with about $40 billion going to USDA for a variety of programs. Subscribe to the weekly…
Newsom’s New Water Strategy: ‘Bold and Comprehensive’
…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
…that, about $40 billion will go to USDA for climate-smart agriculture programs; biofuel development; forest restoration work; renewable energy tax credits; conservation technical assistance; and rural electric cooperative carbon capture…
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
…conservation approaches. Funding priorities for the fiscal year 2022 are climate-smart agricultural solutions, irrigation water management, nutrient management, and soil health. Projects developed under the On-Farm Trials program are based…