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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Sunday, November 24, 2024
Over 2.5 million out of 3.9 million acres submitted have been accepted by USDA in this year’s Grassland Conservation Reserve Program enrollment, with additional priority zones for elk migratory paths and the Dust Bowl region.
U.S. airlines announced a goal to use 3 billion gallons of renewable jet fuel by 2030, and the White House released a plan to spur development of the biofuel the industry will need.
The Agriculture Department announced two new grant programs earlier today for certain commodities largely left out of the agency’s previous COVID-19 financial assistance programs.
The Department of Agriculture is trying to help rural communities reduce energy bills and impacts to climate by investing $464 million to enhance renewable energy infrastructure, officials said Thursday.
Key USDA watershed programs that fund agricultural waste management, water quality, and flood prevention projects would get $918 million through the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package awaiting a final House vote.
Food and farm workers who’ve suffered financially from the COVID-19 pandemic will now be able to get help from the Department of Agriculture through grant funds totaling $700 million.
Farmers' financial earnings are expected to increase this year, but fewer government payments and increased production costs will likely offset higher cash receipts, USDA's Economic Research Service said Thursday in its Farm Sector Income forecast.
The Department of Agriculture is in touch with Capitol Hill as Democratic leaders work to craft legislation that has the potential to funnel more money into the farm bill and expand the number of producers who could receive funding and assistance for government conservation programs.
It’s hard to walk in any store in America today without seeing a “help wanted” sign hanging in the window and companies that move grain are among them — trying to quickly fill positions as harvest approaches.
