…Commodity Credit Corporation. The grants will support more independent, innovative, and sustainable fertilizer production in the U.S. to supply American farmers. Grant awards will range between $1 million and $100…
CREAATE Act to Support Market Development for Ag Exports
Agricultural groups have issued support for the CREAATE Act and its purpose to support further development of export markets. The Cultivating Revitalization by Expanding American Agricultural Trade and Exports Act…
AFBF Says Court ESA Ruling ‘Sends a Message’
Photo by Vincent van Zalinge on Unsplash The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says an appeals court ruling on Modernized Endangered Species Act regulations sends a message to lower courts….
Executive Order Seeks to Advance Biotechnology Investment
…The Executive Order is Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy. It outlines a comprehensive approach for further development of the sector. “Biotechnology harnesses…
Over $872 Million of Climate-Smart Commodities Projects Involve California
…The project has a funding ceiling of $85 million. Another substantial project being funded is the U.S. Climate Smart Cotton Program led by the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. A total…
Candy is Big Business in U.S., Sugar Industry Concerned about Policy
American candy makers are doing quite well, but is there a threat to the sugar industry? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Vinicius “amnx” Amano on…
Cotton Program in USDA Partnership
…Cotton Trust Protocol is proud to be the lead and recipient of the U.S. Climate Smart Cotton Program, which will receive funding as one of those selected as part of…
Railroad Strike Avoided with Tentative Agreement
…and avoid disruption of our economy,” President Joe Biden said in a press release. “For the American people, the hard work done to reach this tentative agreement means that our…
USDA Announces Climate-Smart Partnership Projects
…a climate-friendly way,” said Vilsack. “Through today’s announcement of initial selections for the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, USDA is delivering on our promise to build and expand these market opportunities for American…
Ag Groups Raise Concern Over Damage A Railroad Strike Would Have
…likely contribute to further geopolitical instability in regions that experience famine.” Signatories of the letter include the American Farm Bureau Federation, The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), National Cotton Council, American Retailers…
Applications Open for Rural High-Speed Internet Program
…internet. The agency is making over $1 billion available for the program, a critical piece of the effort to connect every American to affordable and reliable high-speed internet. Congress approved…
Ensuring Future Success Through Supporting Ag Education
…Legislative Affairs at American Ag Credit, believes in the value of agricultural education and the importance of kids understanding where their food comes from. American Ag Credit is a member…
Pollinator Habitat Program Now Accepting Grant Applications
…species besides pollinators. Co-benefits of supporting pollinator habitat through grant projects include improving soil health. Resource Conservation Districts, educational institutions, non-profits, and Native American Indian Tribes are all eligible for…
2022 Census of Agriculture Set to Open in the Coming Weeks
…– producers are literally helping to shape their futures.” The process of collecting American agricultural production data has been taking place since 1840. NASS now conducts the Census of Agriculture…