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USDA’s $3B bet on climate-smart markets relies on widely varying farmer incentives, requirements

A few projects would pay for emission reductions, not just practices

08/07/24 6:07 AM By Noah Wicks and Rebekah Alvey

An Agri-Pulse analysis of projects that account for the bulk of spending under the Biden administration’s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities initiative shows it heavily relies on a relatively small number of practices. And most of the projects are paying farmers according to the practices they implement rather than for actual emission reductions.

Four commodities, four different approaches to climate-smart marketing

Varying rules, payment schemes define soy, dairy, cotton, rice projects

08/07/24 6:06 AM By Des Keller

Four major projects that are part of Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities initiative showcase the varied approaches farm groups, companies and non-profit sponsors are taking to prove the impact of conservation practices on ag’s environmental footprint.

Biofuel industry pushes Biden administration to simplify eligibility for new tax incentives

07/31/24 6:11 AM By Rebekah Alvey

Biofuel and farming organizations across the country want USDA to dismantle mandatory combinations of climate-smart agriculture practices to qualify for biofuel tax credits, and the groups suggest moving to a simplified accounting system to propel the industry's growth.

Biodiesel, renewable diesel producers face loss of a tax subsidy

07/31/24 6:10 AM By Philip Brasher

Producers of biodiesel and renewable diesel who say federal biofuel mandates have not been enough to expand their markets sufficiently face a new challenge at the end of the year — the expiration of a $1-a-gallon tax subsidy that has helped maintain the industry for several years.

Court vacates, remands EPA small refinery exemption denials

07/26/24 6:00 PM By Steve Davies

Biofuel leaders expressed disappointment Friday in a ruling from a federal appeals court overturning what they said are “most” EPA decisions in 2022 to deny requests for small refinery exemptions from the Renewable Fuel Standard.

USDA announces $163M for Rural Energy for America Program projects

07/26/24 3:59 PM By Noah Wicks

The Agriculture Department is making investments worth $163 million in Rural Energy for America grants, loans and technical assistance for 338 projects to install solar panels, wind turbines or other energy sources, and make other kilowatt-reducing improvements for farms and small businesses.

Trump numbers buoy GOP Senate hopes but Harris impact unknown

07/24/24 6:07 AM By Philip Brasher and Lydia Johnson

Republicans left the GOP convention expressing fresh optimism that they could make significant gains in the Senate in November, but President Joe Biden’s decision to end his re-election effort has injected new uncertainty into swing-state races.

EPA regs on biogas producers upheld by D.C. Circuit

Court also rejects request for stay of power plant rule

07/19/24 1:37 PM By Steve Davies

A federal appeals court has upheld EPA regulations covering biogas producers who want to benefit from the Renewable Fuel Standard, saying that under the law, the agency “must be able to verify that the biogas-derived fuel it is being asked to count as renewable was made with the correct biogas.”

Trump claims GOP nomination with pledges to kill 'Green New Scam,' protect U.S. jobs, end illegal immigration

07/18/24 11:57 PM By Philip Brasher

Former President Donald Trump, making his third acceptance speech since 2016, made sweeping promises Thursday night to protect American jobs from foreign competition, abolish the Biden administration’s “Green New Scam” clean energy policies and end illegal immigration.

Some farmers see solar as the future of farming despite barriers

07/17/24 6:08 AM By Rebekah Alvey

For some small farmers, the dual use of land for agriculture and solar energy generation, known as is gaining steam as a path to future profitability. But the industry is still in its infancy.

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11.29.2024

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Nov. 29, 2024: Farm group leaders on biofuels, farm economy in 2025

A challenging farm economy and clean fuels tax credit decision could lead to changes for farm country in 2025.

We look ahead at big issues for the new year with farm group leaders, including American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle, National Sorghum Producers Chairwoman Amy France, National Corn Growers Association President Kenneth Hartman Jr. and United Soybean Export Council Board Director Roberta Simpson-Dolbeare.

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