…editing to enhance the traits of animals is the present and future of innovation in livestock production. For the promises of this groundbreaking technology to be realized in feeding the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 11-04-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show has reports about the launch of the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate and issues…
Launching Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate
The United States and United Arab Emirates launched the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate alongside 31 countries and 48 non-government partners. Known as AIM for Climate, the mission was announced…
Build Back Better Framework Announced by President Joe Biden
…deploy important conservation practices and the research essential to inform them.” The White House notes that the “framework will provide resources to farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners, supporting their efforts…
Food Security is National Security Act Introduced in Senate
…legislation grants permanent representation on the Committee on Foreign Investment to both the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of HHS, which oversees the Food and Drug Administration. The National…
Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks to Reverse Trump Era Rules
…2020, FWS issued a final rule that revised the process for considering critical habitat exclusions under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). FWS re-evaluated the rule and concluded the conservation purposes…
Support Grows for Sustainable Productivity Growth Coalition
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says more than 50 organizations and countries have declared support for the Coalition on Sustainable Productivity Growth for Food Security and Resource Conservation. The U.S. launched…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-28-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights some of the assistance opportunities available for producers interested in conservation, comment procedures…
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…
USDA Makes $1.15 Billion Available to Access High-Speed Internet
…society and the modern economy.” USDA will begin accepting applications for loans and grants on November 24. USDA is making the funding available through its ReConnect Program. The National Association…
NRCS Funding Opportunities Announced for Conservation Programs
…a variety of eligible conservation practices, with Conservation Incentive Contracts enabling participants to target priority resource concerns. CSP helps producers enhance their conservation approach with more specific and advanced conservation…
Pelosi Warns of Cuts to Build Back Better Act
…forestry management programs. The proposal also includes $28 billion for conservation and a $35 billion increase in child nutrition programs. Pelosi did not discuss details of the likely cuts to…
Finalists Selected for 2021 California Leopold Conservation Award
Three finalists have been selected for the 2021 California Leopold Conservation Award. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes those who inspire others with their dedication…
Soil Carbon Monitoring Enhanced for Conservation Reserve Program
With an investment of $10 million, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be bolstering monitoring efforts as part of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Acreage enrolled as part of…