Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a climate and weather update, a brief history of WOTUS, details on rice…
Presidential Budget Addresses Conservation and Research
…other programs addressing climate change. The White House notes that the budget provides $7 billion for climate-related funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “The President’s budget provides USDA…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate-smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in…
VofV: The Future of Sustainable Desalination
…climate change which leads to the water shortage problem,” Luo said. Ashfeld, Luo, and Labrucherie discuss topics related to agricultural water use, western reliance on the Colorado River, the pros…
Farm Bureau Analysis: 2022 Crop Losses Top $21 Billion
The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates 2022 crop losses due to weather and climate change at more than $21.4 billion. The AFBF Market Intel analysis shows in 2022, 18 weather…
Budget Constraints Threaten Important Ag Incentive Programs
California budget constraints are coming at a time when farmers are working to meet ambitious climate goals. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), Roger Isom said…
Cotton Trust Protocol Deadline
…Producers enrolled in the Trust Protocol are eligible to participate in the Climate Smart Cotton Program, which will provide technical and financial assistance to 1,650 U.S. cotton farmers with acres…
Western Water Supply Issues to be Addressed in New USDA Strategy
…release. “WaterSMART investments are being directed where they can have the most impact, and the new Western Water and Working Lands Framework for Conservation Action lays the foundation for helping…
FACA Farm Bill Priorities Heralded by Industry Members
The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) has released its 2023 Farm Bill Policy Recommendations. Developed by a 23-member steering committee, the FACA farm bill priorities are divided into several…
Conservation Reserve Program General Signup Opens February 27
…General CRP also includes a Climate-Smart Practice Incentive. The incentive helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon sequestration by establishing trees and permanent grasses. An announcement for Grassland CRP…
Executive Order to Keep More Water Supplies in the Delta
…promote resiliency in a changing climate,” Newsom states in the order. The executive order is intended to provide more flexibility to maximize the value of the state’s existing water supplies….
Details of Climate-Smart Agriculture Investments from IRA
…program here. IRA Funding for Climate-Smart Agriculture Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of Inflation Reduction Act Funding for Climate-Smart Agriculture Nationwide This additional funding will provide direct climate mitigation benefits and…
Inflation Reduction Act Adds Nearly $20 Billion to Support Conservation Programs
…climate-smart agriculture goals. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be dispersing the funds through a variety of conservation programs over five years. In fiscal year 2023, NRCS is making…
International Trade a Key Topic at Cattle Industry Convention
…during the Sustainability Forum, and hear an update on the beef business climate in the United States and around the globe. Annual meetings of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the…