…rural communities through the Empowering Rural America program. The funding will create over 10 gigawatts of clean energy, reducing pollution by the equivalent of taking 10 million cars off the…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
…consumption, citing an eight percent decline in shipments each year. He recommends reducing California wine acreage to less than 540,000 bearing acres by 2026, which could happen naturally as growers…
Farm Loan Programs Receive an Overhaul
…more flexible repayment terms to help farmers make more money and save up. Third, FSA is reducing the amount of collateral needed for direct farm loans, so farmers don’t have…
RaboResearch Reports Slow Down of Global Walnut Market
…competition, and weak demand, which have pushed prices down. To cope, growers are reducing acreage, especially in less competitive and water-scarce areas, and focusing on producing better-quality walnuts to balance…
FAIR Plan Update to ‘Provide Much-Needed Security’ for Farmers
…for policyholders. These reforms are intended to help a variety of groups, including homeowners, condo associations, farms, and businesses, by providing more robust insurance options and reducing reliance on the…
Dairy and Livestock Sustainability Incentive Grants Available
…support farmers in reducing methane emissions and improving environmental practices. The Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP) offers financial aid to install dairy digesters, helping to cut down greenhouse…
Lawmakers Want Action Following Chevron Deference Ruling
…agencies, calling for a reassessment of regulations that have significant economic impacts, with the aim of reducing unnecessary governmental overreach and ensuring that agencies operate within the constraints set by…
Governor Signs Private Attorneys General Act Reform
…reducing frivolous lawsuits that harm businesses and employees. The Fix PAGA Coalition notes that PAGA lawsuits have resulted in nearly $10 billion in awards since 2013. However, high attorney fees…
Farm Groups Fight Back Against EPAs Electric Vehicle Mandate
…in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The groups contend that ethanol is an immediate and effective solution, whereas widespread EV adoption will take decades. The plaintiffs also claim that the EPA’s…
PAGA Reform Agreement Reached
…help workers get fair compensation for labor claims while reducing unnecessary lawsuits that harm both employers and employees. “The abusive litigation that PAGA enables is contributing to the loss of…
Feedback Sought to Guide Key Program of Growing Climate Solutions Act
…while reducing greenhouse gases. The USDA’s Request for Information will guide the establishment of this program by gathering feedback on evaluating carbon credit protocols and the qualifications needed for technical…
Industry Groups Raise Issues with NEPA Amendment
…projects, introducing deadlines and page limits for reviews, and considering climate and environmental justice impacts. However, industry groups argue that instead of reducing regulatory burdens as intended, the rule makes…
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Seeks Reform to EQIP Funding
…resilience. Recommendations from the report include removing costly practices that purportedly favor large-scale farms, reducing payment limits to increase farmer access, and integrating additional funding sources beyond 2031. The report…
EPA Announces Herbicide Strategy Revisions
…growers by expanding the range of mitigation measures, especially for specialty crops. This includes introducing practices such as erosion barriers and soil carbon amendments. The agency is also considering reducing…