…Office states the global arrangement reflects a joint commitment to use trade policy to confront the threats of climate change and global market distortion. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy…
USDA Providing $1.8 Billion in Producer Payments Through ARC and PLC
…commodities. “As we build back better than we were before, we will continue to support our farmers, ranchers and producers as they overcome the challenges associated with COVID-19, climate change…
Build Back Better Framework Announced by President Joe Biden
…for rural America. “Agriculture can lead the way in the fight on climate with climate smart agriculture and forestry practices that sequester carbon, reduce emissions and create new and better…
U.S.-Mexico Ag Officials Establish Working Group
…free flow of food across our borders and the continued development of technology that supports global climate resiliency.” The Tri-National Agricultural Accord is the primary opportunity for senior state and…
Support Grows for Sustainable Productivity Growth Coalition
…and nutrition needs of current and future populations while, at the same time, conserving resources and combatting climate change. The coalition will accelerate the transition to more sustainable food systems…
Lawmakers Encourage Ag Research Funding in Budget Legislation
…and development. “We write to respectfully request your assistance in protecting the $7.75 billion investment in agricultural climate research, agriculture innovation, and agricultural research infrastructure included in the House Agriculture…
NRCS Funding Opportunities Announced for Conservation Programs
…resources, and collectively contribute to the broader effort of mitigating the effects of climate change. State Technical Committees work with NRCS in setting ranking dates within individual states for application…
Global Ag Productivity Growth Off Target for 2050 Demand
…by 21 percent since 1961. Researchers say maximizing agriculture’s climate change mitigation potential is essential for sustainability, yet for most of the world’s producers, adapting to climate change and protecting…
Vilsack, Villalobos meeting Focused on Trade, ASF and Climate Change
…African swine fever and other animal and plant diseases and pests. The two also addressed climate change, saying, “our farmers, ranchers and producers are on the front lines dealing with…
Plan Ahead for Bountiful Pumpkin Harvest Next Year
…garden. Choose the right variety for your climate. Pumpkin seed packets will list the days to maturity, so all you need to do is figure out the math for when…
VofV: Almond Evolution – Self-Pollinating Varieties, Rootstock Gene Editing, Labor-Saving Tech
…water efficiency, control almond-killing pests and mitigate climate change. Josette Lewis, the Chief Scientific Officer at Almond Board of California, reveals the latest research and near-term innovations that are solving…
New Tool Helps Ranchers Estimate Assistance Covered Under ELAP
…a fair share of the food dollar,” USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said in a press release. “From climate change to COVID-19, we are continuously working to make…
Pelosi Warns of Cuts to Build Back Better Act
…are likely to be scaled back dramatically, according to the Washington Post. The proposal aims to expand Medicare, combat climate change, improve education, and offer new benefits to help families…
Soil Carbon Monitoring Enhanced for Conservation Reserve Program
…through the initiative. “These CRP Climate Change Mitigation Assessment Initiative projects will survey, sample and measure the climate benefits of land enrolled in CRP conservation practice types over time,” USDA’s…