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Opinion: The time for a new farm bill is now

07/15/24 3:07 PM By Collin O’Mara

In this opinion piece, Collin O’Mara, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, highlights the need to finalize and pass a farm bill that protects and invests in climate-smart agriculture.

USDA expands climate-smart practices eligible for IRA funding

09/28/23 6:11 PM By Noah Wicks

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The Natural Resources Conservation Service on Thursday added new activities to its list of practices that qualify for Inflation Reduction Act funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Conservation Stewardship Program in 2024.

CDFA awards $13.2 million for conservation agriculture planning

02/08/23 7:10 AM By Lydia Johnson

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A total of 103 projects in California have received Conservation Agriculture Planning Grant Program awards.

USDA, agribusiness firms join growers in search for more sustainable cotton

10/12/22 6:15 AM By Amy Mayer

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The Agriculture Department, along with major agribusiness firms and foundations, are joining with U.S. cotton growers in a series of efforts aimed at filling a growing global demand for textiles that can be produced with a much smaller environmental footprint.

Advocates say community groups are key to helping underserved farmers

04/27/22 6:17 AM By Amy Mayer

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The Biden administration has made a concerted effort to reach out to Black and other underserved farmers through USDA, but some advocates say there is a general lack of trust in working with federal agencies.

Washington Week Ahead: Funding deadline faces Congress, ag awaits USDA’s climate plan

02/05/22 5:30 PM By Philip Brasher

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Lawmakers are staring at yet another government funding deadline with little sign of progress on a deal for fiscal 2022 spending, while ag groups await the Biden administration’s launch of its signature initiative for developing markets for low-carbon agricultural commodities.

Newsom’s budget tackles climate, drought and port congestion

01/12/22 8:20 AM By Brad Hooker

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Newsom’s budget proposal reflects his priorities for pushing California back into a climate leadership role while responding to rising crises on multiple fronts.

Daybreak May 21: Stabenow, Boozman at odds over farm bill funding

05/21/21 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Ben Nuelle, and Bill Tomson

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Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow says she’s continuing to work on getting increased funding for conservation programs included in an upcoming climate infrastructure package. But the committee’s top Republican, John Boozman of Arkansas, is pushing back against including the funding in a reconciliation bill without GOP input.

Daybreak May 20: USDA outlining goals for climate-smart ag

05/20/21 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Ben Nuelle, and Bill Tomson

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The Agriculture Department this morning is releasing the strategy it will follow in re-shaping programs and policies to help more farmers shift into “climate-smart” practices and to make money from doing so.

CDFA seeking public comment on draft RFP for new Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants

05/19/21 9:11 AM By Amy Mayer

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The CDFA has developed a draft request for proposals for its Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants program and is seeking public comment.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on product approvals, MAHA, year-round E15, RVOs

Many row crop farmers are concerned about having access to an array of crop protection tools. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin explains the shrinking backlog of approvals, how the agency will continue to engage with the Make America Healthy Again movement, and year-round E15. Plus, Mitchell Hora with Continuum Ag outlines the testimony he gave on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit and Megan Boutwell with Stillwater Associates discusses how state low carbon fuel standards are shifting demand for ag products.

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