…“So, for a healthy lifestyle and a climate-smart source of protein, U.S. grown seafood is going to be really, really important. In addition to that, people want to know where…
Ag and Rural Funding in the President’s Budget Request
The Biden-Harris Administration has released the President’s Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2025. It includes significant investments in agriculture and sustainability initiatives, along with substantial investment in climate resilience. Climate-related…
Final SEC Climate Reporting Rule Considered a Win for Farmers
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) responded to concerns from the farming community and removed the Scope 3 reporting requirement from its final climate disclosure rule. The rule, which would…
New Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Within EPA Announced
…on science-based solutions to protect the environment and support agricultural productivity. “Farmers and ranchers are crucial partners as we work together to deliver clean air, clear water, and climate solutions,…
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
…the opportunity to address climate change. DOE has worked with industry partners and its National Labs to develop a new generation of reliable, high performing and cost-effective distributed wind technologies…
NRCS Seeks Cooperative Agreement Proposals Through April 3
…conservation priorities for 2024, including climate-smart management, watershed conservation, carbon sequestration, and food security. “NRCS is continuously working to expand our conservation footprint in all of California’s communities,” NRCS State…
USDA Helping Small Farms
…USDA is helping small and mid-sized farms. “Climate Amart Agriculture Commodity initiative helping smaller-sized producers get a value-added proposition. Having farmers qualify for ecosystem service markets and when they do…
USDA’s Working Lands Climate Corps
…putting a new generation of Americans to work, conserving our lands and waters, bolstering community resilience, creating clean energy, and tackling climate change. “The Working Lands Climate Corps will provide…
USDA Launches Working Lands Climate Corps
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced the Working Lands Climate Corps, a part of President Biden’s American Climate Corps initiative. The initiative seeks to train young individuals as…
Week in Review: California Sued Over Climate Laws & New Tax Relief Bill Could Help Farmers
Growers have a new tool available to help guide decisions related to navel orangeworm management. A coalition of agriculture and business groups is suing California over recently enacted corporate climate…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 02-06-24
…and California climate laws challenged by ag and business groups. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National…
California Climate Laws Challenged by Ag and Business Groups
A coalition including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Farm Bureau Federation, and other business groups is suing California over recently enacted corporate climate disclosure laws. The two laws, SB…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…billion from the Legislative Analyst’s Office in December. The proposed plan includes cuts to sustainable agriculture and climate initiatives, increased funding for fruit fly mitigation and to the Department of…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 01-29-24
…talk with one of President Biden’s climate advisors about the decision to pause exports of liquid natural gas. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…