…and enforced. Pittman emphasized that the reversal could impact crucial laws related to agriculture, such as the Endangered Species Act, wetlands regulation, the Clean Water Act, and pesticide regulation. He…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…one part of a larger system. Without enough farmland to implement these practices, their impact on climate mitigation is limited. Farmland Preservation and Climate Impact Farmland loss is another issue…
American Agriculture History Minute: When USDA Extension Service Began
…from the past. By mitsyko.mail.ru/DepositPhotos image Even though the Department of Agriculture was established in 1862, it wasn’t until passage of the Smith-Lever Act in 1914 that the USDA Extension…
AM Radio Bill Moves to House Floor
…to send the proposed AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act to the full House for a vote. “It’s been a stalwart of American prosperity and information sharing,” says Representative Jeff…
Investment of $7.3 Billion to Help Further Strengthen Rural Electrification
By rdonar/DepositPhotos image Significant funding support for rural electrification was recently announced as part of the largest investment of its kind since the Rural Electrification Act was signed into law…
NCBA/PLC on ESA Amendment Act
By pklimenko/DepositPhotos image The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) are giving strong support for the Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2024, introduced by Rep….
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
…2020, supplemental and ad hoc disaster assistance has represented the largest category of direct government payments. So, as those programs get wound down, the impact of direct government payments is…
Restraining Order Against the State Water Resources Control Board Extended
Legal efforts to challenge probationary status under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act continue moving forward. Kings County Superior Court Judge Kathy Ciuffini extended a temporary restraining order (TRO) preventing the…
Lawmakers Call for Improvements to Foreign Land Ownership Disclosure Process
…to improve the accuracy and efficiency of USDA’s Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act reporting process. The senators point out that the current system, which relies on handwritten submissions and manual…
Input Sought on How NRCS Will Administer SUSTAINS Act
…SUSTAINS Act was signed into law as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 and provides an opportunity for the private sector to partner with USDA in expanding the…
Senator J. Boozman Discusses Farm Bill Funds
…implement specific programs established by Congress as well as to carry out activities under the authorities of the CCC Charter Act. Boozman says the CCC wording in the previous farm…
Application Period Underway for Climate Solution Act Advisory Committee
You can now apply to be on the Climate Solution Act Advisory Committee. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Flooded corn field after heavy rains and storms in…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 08-15-24
…details how the Inflation Reduction Act has bolstered conservation efforts in California. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina…
Beneficial Ownership Information: Registration Due January 1, 2025
Many farms and ranches are going to be required to file Beneficial Ownership Information by the end of the year. The Corporate Transparency Act requires many small businesses, including farms…