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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Farmers fear a proposed rule would limit them from using land on National Wildlife Refuges for agricultural purposes, though some environmental advocates are lauding the measure as a way to protect these wildlife habitats from the impacts of climate change.
Bayer made the case this week that it’s in the best position to increase farm production to feed a growing world population while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions.
Left-wing losses in elections for the European Parliament are boosting conservative political clout and signaling a potential shift away from the European Union's climate and energy policy goals.
John Deere's closure of facilities has affected many Corn Belt communities in Illinois and Iowa. CNH Industrial and Bridgestone-Firestone Ag have added to the list of close plants.
The United States has paused inspections of avocados and mangos from Michoacán, Mexico, after two USDA employees were assaulted and temporarily held captive during field inspections, according to the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City.
Farm groups have joined with the oil industry and independent truck drivers in filing a lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s new emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles.
The Congressional Budget Office is due to release its latest 10-year estimates for farm programs today. The new baseline isn’t expected to have any direct impact on the current farm bill discussions, but it could show whether lawmakers will face even greater budget challenges in the next Congress if they don’t get the legislation done this year.
USDA's Farm Service Agency said Monday it is accepting nominees for upcoming elections to fill county committees, which help determine local administration of federal farm programs.