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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Wednesday, October 02, 2024
A top USDA official says 2024 will be a pivotal year for the Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities program, as the Biden administration's initiative to develop markets for low-carbon ag products kicks into full gear.
The Environmental Protection Agency’s long-awaited action on a looming petition that would authorize the year-round sale of higher ethanol blends came Thursday, but with a caveat that frustrated the biofuels industry.
With farmers continuing to struggle across the country to find workers, 30 House members from across the political spectrum are appealing to leaders of the House Agriculture Committee today to ensure the next farm bill includes new funding for research and development into mechanizing and automating the production of specialty crops.
The Biden administration announced $772.6 million Wednesday to support more than 200 projects in rural communities, addressing high-speed internet, drinking water and wastewater.
A European policymaker and senior congressman debated ag policy during USDA's Ag Outlook Forum, and a top ag economist opined that farmers are in position to handle the downturn in commodity prices, for this year at least.
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a fresh $500 million in funding for wildfire mitigation Tuesday and warned lawmakers to keep the Inflation Reduction Act's forestry funding aimed at its current purpose.
Soybean farmers and processors have significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions from soybeans and soy products since 2015, according to an analysis commissioned by the United Soybean Board and the National Oilseed Processors Association.
A federal judge has shot down a Trump administration decision to give Florida authority to grant permits for projects affecting waters covered by the Clean Water Act.
CropLife America has selected a Trump administration Environmental Protection Agency veteran as its new President and CEO, the organization announced today in a release.
Some former top economists at USDA say it’s time for Congress to reimpose restrictions on the department’s use of the Commodity Credit Corporation, a revolving account that gives USDA broad leeway to support farm income.