Articles Tagged with ''Climate Change''

Washington Week Ahead: Biden pushes for budget deal as impeachment trial begins

02/07/21 6:00 AM By Philip Brasher

The Senate begins its impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump this week even as his successor pushes lawmakers to meet his demands for a $1.9 trillion package of coronavirus relief measures.

New House Ag Republican members represent top ag districts

02/03/21 1:41 AM By Ben Nuelle

The House Agriculture Committee is getting seven new Republican members, who represent some of the most productive farming regions in the country.

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Agri-Pulse releases 'Agriculture's sustainable future: Feeding more while using less' eBook

01/31/21 12:48 PM By Agri-Pulse staff

"Sustainability" is more than just a buzz word within the food and agriculture industry; it is evolving to be one of the largest driving factors in farm production and policy. Agri-Pulse’s new eBook, 'Agriculture's sustainable future: Feeding more while using less' seeks to answer common questions about where the industry is headed regarding sustainability goals.

Washington Week Ahead: Senate set to question Biden’s USDA, EPA picks

01/31/21 5:30 AM By Philip Brasher

Tom Vilsack gets a chance this week to outline his vision for a second stint at the Agriculture Department in which he will be expected to play a major role in carrying out President Joe Biden’s climate policy and racial justice agenda.

Daybreak Jan 28: Vilsack hearing set

01/28/21 3:58 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Bill Tomson, and Ben Nuelle

The Senate Agriculture Committee has scheduled a confirmation hearing next Tuesday for Ag Secretary-nominee Tom Vilsack.

Biden executive order seeks to involve ag in battling climate change

01/27/21 9:09 AM By Steve Davies

An executive order signed by President Joe Biden Wednesday seeks to involve the agriculture community in addressing climate change and vastly increase the amount of land conserved in the U.S.

Daybreak Jan 25: Vote set on Treasury nominee

01/25/21 4:11 AM By Steve Davies and Bill Tomson

President Joe Biden is looking to get more members of his Cabinet in place this week, even as the top priority on his agenda, a COVID-19 relief package, is getting a rocky reception from Senate Republicans.

Carbon bank advocate gets key USDA post

01/20/21 11:02 AM By Philip Brasher

Robert Bonnie, who has made extensive recommendations for using USDA to address climate change, will advise the department on climate policy in the new administration, and Obama administration veteran Katharine Ferguson has been named USDA's chief of staff.

Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit focuses on Climate Risks, Rewards and Uncertainties

01/14/21 2:00 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

As the climate policy debate ramps up in Congress and the incoming Biden administration, there are a variety of ideas about how to measure, incentivize and regulate more sustainable practices. The 2021 Agri-Pulse Ag & Food Policy Summit will offer a chance to engage with a wide variety of policy makers and industry experts about what changes may be on the horizon.

Meet Biden’s new Cabinet picks who can impact agriculture and Rural America

01/13/21 1:35 AM By Ben Nuelle

New faces will head key departments as the Biden administration takes office Jan. 20, and their actions on regulations affecting agriculture and rural America may differ sharply from the last four years.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Jan. 3, 2025: Michael Dykes on bird flu in dairy; dietary guidelines

Avian flu was first identified in dairy cattle in March. We asked Michael Dykes, president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, how USDA’s nationwide milk testing strategy is being implemented to safeguard the food supply and what additional measures may be needed.

Then, Invariant’s Anne MacMillan and Tom Sell with Combest, Sell & Associates discuss the $10B market relief package and what issues they’re watching as the 119th Congress begins.

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