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Wildfires scorch Texas panhandle

02/28/24 2:13 PM By Hannah Pagel

A series of wildfires in the Texas panhandle has already scorched nearly 850,000 acres of land, impacting cattle producers and other residents in the region.

Ag groups accuse Corps, EPA of using 'secret' WOTUS guidance

02/28/24 6:32 AM By Steve Davies

EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers are using "secret guidance" to implement wetlands regulations, ag stakeholders said at a listening session Tuesday addressing the murky issues surrounding the “waters of the U.S.” rule.

As renewable diesel boom slows, industry eyes IRA, Canada for relief

02/28/24 6:30 AM By Philip Brasher

A policy-driven boom in U.S. renewable diesel demand that’s been underpinning much of the farm economy is showing signs of slowing as production exceeds the government’s usage mandates, but industry officials hope a new tax credit and a big new potential market in Canada will help put some sizzle back in the market.

Judge tosses NRCS Swampbuster rule

02/28/24 6:23 AM By Steve Davies

The Natural Resources Conservation Service will have to come up with a new rule explaining how it plans to determine whether farmers have wetlands on their property, after a federal judge tossed a 2020 rule in response to a lawsuit from the National Wildlife Federation.

State programs addressing easement efforts, but funding lags

02/28/24 6:20 AM By Des Keller

States are trying to meet land conservation goals and protect agricultural acreage, but securing enough money – and enough land to do that has been difficult across the country.

Education Department stands by financial aid changes impacting family farms

02/28/24 6:12 AM By Philip Brasher

The Education Department says it is following the law in updating the FAFSA financial aid application form and its treatment of family farms, an issue that raised concerns among senators from both parties.

USDA, DOE unveil goal to expand wind energy

02/28/24 6:10 AM By Spencer Chase

The Biden administration is forming a new joint program between the Departments of Agriculture and Energy that aims to quadruple the use of wind energy under a federal program.

RMA takes nursery coverage nationwide

02/28/24 6:08 AM By Spencer Chase

USDA’s Risk Management Agency is taking a pilot program that provides crop insurance for nursery producers to operations across the country.

Senate confirms Gooden to Rural Development post

02/27/24 10:20 AM By Spencer Chase

Basil Gooden’s nomination to be USDA’s next Rural Development undersecretary has been confirmed by the Senate, ending the months-long nomination process.

Washington Week Ahead: Possible USDA shutdown looms with funding deadline

02/25/24 11:21 AM By Philip Brasher

Lawmakers have until Friday to pass the first of their fiscal 2024 spending bills, including the measure needed to fund USDA, or they’ll have to pass another stopgap spending measure to avert a partial shutdown of the government. The Biden administration also is scheduled to announce a critical update of the GREET model that’s used to measure the carbon intensity of biofuels.

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04.19.2024

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 19, 2024: Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Calif., on farm bill, specialty crops

California Democrat Salud Carbajal sits on the House Ag Committee and is working on his first farm bill. He joins us to discuss the latest politics surrounding a farm bill timeline and whether or not the House Ag Committee can meet a Memorial Day deadline proposed by House Ag Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Pa. He also discusses the challenges facing the specialty crop industry and how mechanization can be used to help workforce shortages.

Then, Dennis Nuxoll with the Western Growers Association and Tom Sell with Combest, Sell & Associates join to chat about the political environment facing a farm bill and challenges facing specialty crop producers.

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