…Regulation introduces waste reduction targets and requires that all packaging placed on the EU market is recyclable and carries recycling labeling. The packaging reduction targets are a five percent reduction…
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
…Inflation Reduction Act conservation investments into the conservation title of the bill. The National Farmers Union echoes the call for bipartisan support, emphasizing the necessity of a stronger farm safety…
Differing Opinions on Updates to WIC Nutrition Program
…finalized rule’s reduction in dairy access. The groups argue that this decision contradicts established nutrition science and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. NMPF and IDFA emphasize the importance of dairy…
Almond Update: Environmental Stewardship Story of Almonds Continues to Get Better
…water used to grow each almond has decreased by 33 percent between 1990 and 2010. There has also been an additional 15 percent reduction in water usage between 2018 and…
Delta-Mendota Canal Floating Solar Project Receives $15 Million
…the Department of Interior. The effort is part of the Investing in America agenda with funding support coming from the Inflation Reduction Act. Listen to the report below. Brian German…
Bird Flu Found in Texas Dairy Cows, NCBA Issues Statement
…kill the virus.” Cattle impacted by HPAI exhibit flu-like symptoms including fever and thick and discolored milk accompanied by a sharp reduction in milk production averaging between 10-30 pounds per…
IRA Funding to Support 138 New Conservation Easements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing approximately $138 million from the Inflation Reduction Act into 138 new climate-smart conservation easements. These easements, as part of the Agricultural Conservation…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
…and power production. The initiative is backed by funding allocated for water conservation projects, including those under the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The short-term SEIS process…
Ag Trade Caucus Urges Reduction of Trade Barriers Holding Back Producers
The recently launched bipartisan Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus is leading an effort to urge the Biden Administration to prioritize agriculture in its trade agenda by reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers…
Over $770 Million To Be Invested in Rural Infrastructure Projects
…from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. “The investments I’m announcing today will help us build our economy from the middle out and bottom up by bringing…
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
…400 individual farmers deploy smaller-scale wind projects using USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program. This goal is only possible because of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act which provided more than…
USDA Investing in Western Wildfire Reduction
…a billion dollars to expand efforts to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. “This will continue our work in terms of hazardous fuel reduction, prescribed burn, and other treatments,” Agriculture…
USDA Helping Small Farms
…the right conservation and there’s a conservation benefit and greenhouse gas reduction or carbon sequester, they’re getting paid for it. The use of the Renewable Energy for America Program to…
Last Chance to Sign Up for The Organic Transition Initiative From NRCS
…mentoring. Right now, it’s a great time to apply for conservation assistance as we have additional funding for our popular programs from the Inflation Reduction Act.” Brian German Ag News…