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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The federal government could help spur the adoption of precision agriculture practices in a number of ways, including increased research funding and assistance to farmers for enhancing data analysis, the Government Accountability Office says.
The government could save taxpayers “hundreds of millions per year” by reducing crop insurance companies’ rate of return on the program in line with market conditions, according to the Government Accountability Office, the investigative arm of Congress.
The Government Accountability Office says Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack had the legal authority to use the Commodity Credit Corporation to fund the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, an initiative aimed at building markets for agricultural practices and products that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Chairs of four Senate committees are calling on the Biden administration to quickly implement new exemptions from SNAP work requirements for veterans, people who are homeless, and young adults who are aging out of the foster care system.
The administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency, Zach Ducheneaux, says USDA is rethinking the way it structures farm loans to lower the risk of default.
History is repeating itself in the legal battle over the “waters of the U.S.” rule. Just as in 2015, when courts issued repeated rulings blocking implementation of the Obama administration’s rule, courts have again acceded to requests from states and industry groups to enjoin the Biden administration’s rule.
The government could help farmers adapt to climate change by tying crop insurance premium subsidies or commodity program eligibility to the adoption of practices that can protect producers against drought, floods and other climate-related disasters, according to the Government Accountability Office.
