…for rural America. “Agriculture can lead the way in the fight on climate with climate smart agriculture and forestry practices that sequester carbon, reduce emissions and create new and better…
Pelosi Warns of Cuts to Build Back Better Act
…forestry management programs. The proposal also includes $28 billion for conservation and a $35 billion increase in child nutrition programs. Pelosi did not discuss details of the likely cuts to…
California Agriculture Falling Behind in Legislative Spending
…agriculture in political engagement. “Agriculture and forestry on a 2020 level in legislative spending, altogether we were 14th in California of all the major industries,” Creamer noted. “If you’re frustrated…
House Ag Committee Dems Want Ag Spending Preserved
…producers and rural communities for years in areas of agricultural research, rural development, renewable energy, biofuels, conservation, and forestry. They say in the letter, “America has been the world leader…
Nearly $150 Million Being Invested in 15 Sustainable Agriculture Projects
…these challenges. This is the time for agriculture, forestry, and rural communities to act,” Secretary Vilsack said in a press release. “Together we can lead the way with investments in…
USDA Announces Plan to Integrate Climate Adaptation Into its Missions and Programs
…The Adaptation Plan identifies key climate threats to agriculture and forestry and outlines five cross-cutting adaptation actions USDA can take, including increasing outreach and education to promote adoption and application…
USDA’s Climate-Smart Initiative Celebrated by Industry Members
…climate-smart farming and forestry practices. USDA will be supporting a series of pilot projects to provide incentives for adopting various conservation practices on working lands. These projects will also be…
USDA Investing $75 million in Projects with Focus on Climate-Smart Ag
…Program’s Alternative Funding Arrangements focus on climate-smart agriculture and forestry and other conservation priorities and improve access for historically underserved producers. As part of this year’s project selections, NRCS prioritized…
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
…all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry…
Transfer Tax Provision of American Families Plan Causes Alarm
…want to do.” Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, John Boozman has also voiced concern about the potential of a transfer tax. In an editorial for…
Senate Passes Growing Climate Solutions Act with Encouragement from Ag
…than 175 agriculture, forestry, and conservation groups. Some of the supporters include the National Milk Producers Foundation, Agricultural Retailers Association, National Cotton Council, National Farmers Union, and Farm Credit Council….
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative Bringing Additional Aid
…left out or underserved by previous COVID aid,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release. “These investments through USDA Pandemic Assistance will help our food, agriculture and forestry…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Report Outlines USDA Strategy
…and Abroad. Using a multi-pronged approach, USDA will engage in initiatives to implement a climate-smart agriculture and forestry (CSAF) strategy. “With the right tools and partnerships, American agriculture and forestry…
Fruits and Vegetable Purchases Incentivized with American Rescue Plan
…ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making…