…Grouse Initiative (SGI) and Southwestern Willow Flycatcher (SWFL) initiative. The initiatives are being made available through the NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife partnership. They are aimed at supporting farmers and…
Developing a Market Segment with New Tax Incentives
Aircraft agricultural aviation AN-2. The spraying of fertilizers and pesticides on crops. By Leonid_Eremeychuk/DepositPhotos image The Agriculture Secretary says the new IRS tax credit policy for sustainable aviation fuel is…
Ag Producers Have Until May 24 to Apply for Initiatives Supporting Bird Populations
…agreement which is set to expire this year. The initiative focuses on managing silage fields to support the nesting of tricolored blackbirds. The initiative is administered in partnership with Audubon…
AgNet Weekly: AFBF on EPA’s PFAS Rules
The Environmental Protection Agency announced its final rule to designate the two most common PFAS chemicals as hazardous materials under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act or CERCLA,…
The Race for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
…of producing SAF is significantly higher than that of jet fuel. He said the industry needs tax credits to level the playing field. “We’ve also heard that there are people…
USDA Trade Mission Seeks New Ag Export Opportunities in India
…include officials from California, Georgia, Idaho, Maryland, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Dakota, and representatives from Indiana, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin state departments of agriculture. This initiative aligns with USDA’s commitment…
GA Rep. Scott on Farm Bill Progress
…decades. In today’s in time it doesn’t seem to be working for the producer. It’s not an equitable split when you have gone down to less than ten percent going…
Delta-Mendota Canal Floating Solar Project Receives $15 Million
California’s Delta-Mendota Canal is set to undergo a transformative initiative with a $15 million investment to install solar panels. The project aims to cover the canal with solar arrays, offering…
Investments in Renewable Energy and Fertilizer Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a significant investment of $124 million in renewable energy and fertilizer production projects across 44 states. These initiatives aim to reduce energy…
USDA Seeks Partnerships to Expand Conservation on Grazing Lands
…USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is soliciting proposals through its Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) until May 26, 2024. “Privately owned grazing lands cover nearly 30 percent of the…
New Liaisons to Ensure Compliance with the Federal Seed Act
As part of an overall effort to improve transparency in the food supply chain, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching the Farmer Seed Liaison Initiative. The purpose of…
California Pork Prices Higher After Prop 12 Implementation
…found prices for pork products affected by Prop 12, including loins, ribs, and bellies, have averaged 20 percent higher in California since before July 1, 2023, when the initiative was…
AgNet Weekly: Ag Policy Expert Fran Miller
Joining us this week is Fran Miller, senior staff attorney and professor with the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law and Graduate School. We’re talking about policy…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
…water and maintain system integrity. These actions are part of a broader initiative to tackle reduced water levels in the Colorado River System’s reservoirs, which are crucial for water deliveries…