…consumers say they care about beef’s impact on the land and environment or change their behaviors to encourage it. However, factors like taste, safety, appearance and price are still more…
USDA Makes Earth Day Investment of Nearly $800 Million in Climate-Smart Infrastructure
…to disadvantaged communities. Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack. USDA photo by Tom Witham “People in rural America are experiencing the impacts of climate change in many ways. This includes more severe…
It’s Earth Day: Anniversary of the Birth of the Modern Environmental Movement
…‘Invest In Our Planet’ theme for Earth Day 2022. EARTHDAY.ORG is sharing clips from Pique Action’s premiere series, NextNow. These micro-documentaries highlight different climate challenges and how innovative organizations are…
Watershed Infrastructure Projects Receive $420 Million in Support
…life of its citizens. · Tumalo, Owyhee and East Fork Irrigation Districts Modernization Projects, Oregon: Modernization provides a climate resilient solution to offset the impact of drought throughout the regions…
Earth Day 2022: Invest in Our Planet
…moment to change it all. The business climate, the political climate, and how we take action on climate. They are promoting the fact that now is the time for the…
Industry Groups Encourage USDA Takeover of Gene Editing Regulations
…combat a variety of issues including diseases and challenges related to climate change. USDA has been working to advance a framework to establish a more modernized approach to regulating gene…
CDFA Receives $4 Million to Support Specialty Crop Research
…project evaluating climate resilience in vine plants. The project will include five study sites that span Arizona, California, Utah, and Washington. A project looking at the impact of smoke on…
Concerns Over Prospect of EU Standards Placed on Ag Imports
…the case of the EU – way on other countries just doesn’t really make sense when you don’t take into consideration different geographic, climate, cultural differences across the world.” About…
Equity Action Plan to Improve Access to USDA Services
…communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural…
‘More Significant Land Fallowing’ Expected This Year with Ongoing Drought
…very dry period we experienced several years ago. But what’s also happening are real climate extremes here in California.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet…
EPA Reaffirms Efforts to Address Nutrient Pollution
…reduces excess nutrients in surface and ground water as well as emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
USDA Seeks Nominations to Bolster Pollinator Research Efforts
…100 crops grown in the United States. We are keenly interested in understanding the stressors that impact pollinators, including climate change, pests, pathogens and reduced forage. We strive to ensure…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-07-22
…accountable and increase competition, and land conservation and climate resilience efforts in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Voluntary Agreements for Delta Water Established in MOU
…advanced today represents a fundamental change in how state agencies, federal agencies, public water agencies, and other interested groups approach efforts to protect the environment and provide water for cities,…