Articles Tagged with ''climate''

Daybreak March 3: Vilsack’s goal: Address impact of racism

03/03/21 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Ben Nuelle, Steve Davies, and Bill Tomson

In an interview with Agri-Pulse, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said he’s open to helping aspiring Black farmers acquire the acreage they need by tapping federal land holdings. Vilsack made clear that his goal as secretary is to address the impact of a legacy of discrimination against minority farmers. It’s no longer an issue of just compensating producers who were the victims of discrimination themselves.

ASA backs updated TPA, climate language in policy session

03/03/21 6:11 AM By Spencer Chase

Leaders of the American Soybean Association tasked the organization with action on climate, conservation and trade policy as part of the group’s recent policy process.

Daybreak Feb 26: Vilsack keeping powder dry on climate plan

02/26/21 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Bill Tomson, Steve Davies, and Ben Nuelle

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is meeting with climate advisers today as he moves ahead on what will be a top priority for his tenure. So far, he’s divulging little about the department’s plans or timetable for addressing the issue. But he does say USDA will be heavily focused on building a case for programs Congress could implement in the next farm bill, due in 2023.

Vilsack sets COVID-19 recovery, climate action among initial priorities

02/25/21 12:35 PM By Spencer Chase

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says addressing the COVID-19 pandemic remains top of mind as he returns to USDA, but he also will be addressing climate policy, workforce issues and other matters in the early days of his tenure.

New leaders for USDA’s FPAC and FSA bring diverse backgrounds

02/19/21 11:53 AM By Ben Nuelle

Two new officials will begin their roles at USDA on Monday and will bring a wide array of experience working in farm and natural resources policy with Latino and Native American individuals.

Daybreak Feb 17: Peterson looks to play role in climate role

02/17/21 9:09 AM By Philip Brasher, Bill Tomson, Ben Nuelle, and Steve Davies

Former House Ag Committee Chairman Collin Peterson is gearing up to join the upcoming congressional debate about climate and farm policy. Peterson tells Agri-Pulse he’s talking to several firms about consulting roles, but he indicated he’s not in a rush to sign up.

Daybreak Feb 12: Boozman: Climate policy threatens farm bill

02/12/21 9:07 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Ben Nuelle, and Bill Tomson

There are new signs of division on the Senate Agriculture Committee when it comes to climate change. The committee’s top Republican, John Boozman, told members of the National Cotton Council Thursday that funding to address climate change could come out of existing farm bill programs.

Opinion: The false choice of profits and conservation

02/08/21 1:21 PM By Lynn Tjeerdsma

Lynn Tjeerdsma, member with AGree Economic and Environmental Risk Coalition, shares his thoughts on conservation practices.

Daybreak Feb 5: USDA: We won’t compete with private sector on carbon

02/05/21 9:34 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Bill Tomson, and Ben Nuelle

USDA’s top climate adviser is trying to dispel concerns that the administration’s carbon spending will crowd out private investors. That’s a concern shared by some entities that are building private carbon credit markets.

Daybreak Jan 27: Stabenow eyes quick action on Vilsack

01/27/21 9:31 AM By Philip Brasher, Ben Nuelle, Steve Davies, and Bill Tomson

Tom Vilsack’s return to USDA has been on hold for reasons because of delays in getting the 50-50 Senate organized. But incoming Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow tells Agri-Pulse she hopes to get Vilsack’s nomination for agriculture secretary approved “as soon as possible” once she takes over the committee.

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10.18.2024

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Oct. 18, 2024: Georgia Rep. Austin Scott on disaster aid, farm bill

Multiple hurricanes have caused destruction for southeastern farmers this year. House Ag Committee member Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., joined the show to discuss damage in his district, the call for disaster aid funding and the farm bill.

Then, the Farm Service Agency's John Berge and StoneX's Josh Linville join to talk about USDA disaster assistance and the hurricane's impacts on fertilizer availability and prices.

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