…raises questions about the future of climate-smart Ag programs in Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. One of those is the 45 Z tax credit to incentivize sustainable aviation fuel, as Trump…
USDA-ELAP Now Includes Dairy Producers
…these diseases. The policy change was implemented in July 2024, and the deadline for eligible sign-ups is January 30. Lorrie Boyer reporting for AgNet West. USDA-ELAP Now Includes Dairy Producers…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks-7CFR2100_FINAL_1_15Download Guidelines will facilitate the recognition of climate-smart agriculture within clean transportation fuel programs, creating…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-20-25
…technical guidelines on climate-smart agriculture crops used as biofuel feedstocks. The discussion covers the 45Z clean fuel production credit, its implications, and its aim to promote sustainable farming practices such…
USDA Confirms Poultry Rule Will Not Be Finalized
…the rule. The withdrawal does not reflect a change in the agency’s interpretation of its authority under the P&S Act. Instead, the Department affirms its responsibility to enforce existing statutory…
Newly Elected Congressman Adam Gray Highlights Agriculture, Water Challenges
…a full-scale UC hospital in Merced to address these challenges. Commitment to Results Gray reaffirmed his dedication to serving his constituents. “We’ve got to change the way politics works in…
USDA Works to Strengthen Food Supply Chain
…Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, explains that the pandemic exposed critical weaknesses in our food supply chain created a need for change and a new approach to ensure the…
Almond Update: 2024 Almond Conference Wraps Up with Plans for 2025
…and industry members who weren’t able to be in person, so we want to make sure that content is able to live on.” This year marked a change in the…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-06-25
…costs exacerbated by geopolitical events, ongoing supply chain pressures, and the impact of climate change. They also touch upon shifting consumer preferences towards plant-based proteins, vertical farming, and the impacts…
Producer Weighs in on USDA H5N1 Monitoring Program
…changes to the USDA’s surveillance program. “This initiative is very science-driven,” he noted. “While it’s possible there could be adjustments, the focus on eradicating H5N1 is unlikely to change. If…
Record Investment in Private Lands Conservation in 2024
…Reduction Act, the largest investment in climate action in history, bolstered funding for NRCS’ in-demand conservation programs for climate-smart practices on farms, ranches, and forests. NRCS also released updated state-by-state data showing…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-30-24
…versus electric vehicles. The conversation pivots around several environmental groups suing California air regulators over the recent update of the climate program, arguing biofuels still pose pollution risks. Sabrina and…
Walnuts Declared “Healthy” Under New FDA Definition
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that walnuts meet its updated criteria for foods that can be labeled or identified as “healthy.” This change is…
USDA, CDFA Award $21.5 Million to Strengthen California’s Local Food Supply Chain
…are part of a larger $420 million national program funded by President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. According to CDFA Secretary Karen Ross, the initiative supports climate-smart, resilient, and local food…