…I want to debunk today is that plant-based is healthier than animal-based. This is the hottest debate right now, with people arguing about sustainability, climate change, chronic disease risk, animal…
Industry Groups Urge Congressional Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…groups and farmers to expand the impact of climate-smart programs. “America’s farmer co-ops and their producer-owners stand ready to help address the global challenge posed by climate change,” President and…
Producers Receive More Flexibility for Prevented Planting Payment
…good for agriculture and promotes climate smart agricultural practices. We are glad we can better support producers who use cover crops.” Listen to the radio report below. Producers Receive More…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
A new initiative known as the Protein PACT has been launched by a group of 12 animal agriculture organizations. The Protein PACT for the People, Animals, and Climate of Tomorrow…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-21-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering $90 million for CDFA climate-smart ag programs, the push…
Agriculture Funding Bill Adds Nearly $3 Billion in Support
…research, along with climate-related programs all received increased support in the bill. Support for agricultural research would be increased to more than $3.3 billion. Approximately $1.6 billion would be allocated…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-07-21
…U.S. farmland, the ‘important step’ that is the Senate’s approval of the Growing Climate Solutions Act and Wilbur-Ellis launching its Innovation Award for Student Teams. Tune in to the show…
Senate Approval of Growing Climate Solutions Act an ‘Important Step’
The Senate approval of the Growing Climate Solutions Act is being described as an “important step” for helping farmers and ranchers navigate carbon markets. The Growing Climate Solutions Act is…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-06-21
…to stem climate change, the US remains a global leader in pistachio production and exports and Intrepid section 18 is approved for Armyworm control in 2021. Tune in to the…
Latest Developments with Proposition 1 Grant Programs
…we face wildfires, drought and the resulting challenges to our climate resilience.” Three acquisition projects, eight implementation projects, seven planning projects, and 10 scientific studies will be receiving a total…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-29-21
…Senate passing the Growing Climate Solutions Act, and the standards that employees shouldn’t forget about now that the COVID 19 ETS is revised. Tune in to the show for these…
Senate Passes Growing Climate Solutions Act with Encouragement from Ag
…American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “The Growing Climate Solutions Act acknowledges the potential of climate-smart farming while ensuring farmers would be respected as…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-25-21
…issues, a survey determining the most popular ag byproducts used for dairy feed and republicans launching a conservative climate caucus. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the part farmers can play in addressing climate change,…