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New study: Crop insurance not a barrier to conservation, but other challenges remain

02/03/21 6:10 AM By Sara Wyant

Crop insurance requirements are not barriers to adoption of conservation practices like planting cover crops and reducing tillage, according to a new study.

Vilsack pledges focus on racial justice, climate change

02/02/21 6:00 AM By Philip Brasher

Tom Vilsack, set to take a historic second stint as agriculture secretary, is pledging to make climate change and racial justice top priorities for the Agriculture Department, assuring senators that he understands the times and challenges have changed since he left the government four years ago.

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Agri-Pulse releases 'Agriculture's sustainable future: Feeding more while using less' eBook

01/31/21 5:48 PM By Agri-Pulse staff

"Sustainability" is more than just a buzz word within the food and agriculture industry; it is evolving to be one of the largest driving factors in farm production and policy. Agri-Pulse’s new eBook, 'Agriculture's sustainable future: Feeding more while using less' seeks to answer common questions about where the industry is headed regarding sustainability goals.

Washington Week Ahead: Senate set to question Biden’s USDA, EPA picks

01/31/21 10:30 AM By Philip Brasher

Tom Vilsack gets a chance this week to outline his vision for a second stint at the Agriculture Department in which he will be expected to play a major role in carrying out President Joe Biden’s climate policy and racial justice agenda.

Biden executive order seeks to involve ag in battling climate change

01/27/21 2:09 PM By Steve Davies

An executive order signed by President Joe Biden Wednesday seeks to involve the agriculture community in addressing climate change and vastly increase the amount of land conserved in the U.S.

Acting FCC Chair: The digital divide is very real and very big

01/27/21 6:37 AM By Ben Nuelle

As Jessica Rosenworcel transitions into the role of acting chair of the Federal Communications Commission, rural broadband leaders are expecting her to maintain her criticism of the agency's broadband coverage maps and keep a focus on identifying gaps in high-speed internet service.

New version of conservation corps on tap in executive orders, NWF says

01/27/21 6:10 AM By Steve Davies

Executive orders expected to be signed by President Joe Biden will include an idea borrowed from Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the National Wildlife Federation says.

Three new deputy undersecretaries named at USDA

01/21/21 11:15 AM By Steve Davies

USDA is getting three new deputy undersecretaries, including a strong proponent of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, to help lead the department in the Biden administration.

Biden appeals for unity, end to 'uncivil war'

01/20/21 1:37 PM By Philip Brasher

Joe Biden took office at noon Wednesday as the 46th president of the United States, appealing to the nation to end its “uncivil war” and reach across partisan and urban-lines to address the “cascading crises” facing the country, starting with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Farmers getting new crop insurance options for 2021

01/20/21 5:40 AM By Philip Brasher

Farmers are getting new options to cover differences in farming practices and crops, and many growers will be able for the first time this year to buy an endorsement to cover a portion of their deductibles.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: May 10, 2024: Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., on farm bill, rural broadband

South Dakota Republican Dusty Johnson sits on the House Agriculture Committee, which will mark up a farm bill on May 23. He joins this week’s show to discuss the latest developments on the farm bill and what the next few weeks will look like. He also dives deeper into the rural broadband efforts.

Then, Joby Young with the American Farm Bureau Federation and Jonathan Coppess with the Gardner Agriculture Policy Program at the University of Illinois join this week’s show to discuss the political environment around a farm bill.

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