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

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

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

Should the state offer incentive dollars for organic farming?

10/20/20 11:13 AM By Brad Hooker

A CDFA advisory board considered allowing Healthy Soils to provide incentives for farmers transitioning to organic.

Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn.

This week’s Open Mic guest is Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn. In a state noted for its lakes and natural beauty, dry weather remains a huge issue for livestock and crop farmers alike. Smith says additional federal support may be needed in her state and others. In this interview, Smith discusses the two infrastructure packages at play on Capitol Hill as well as concerns over federal spending. Smith is a strong supporter of the Renewable Fuel Standard but agrees with a balanced “all of the above” attitude toward the nation’s energy needs. She shares concerns over cattle price discovery and sees labor issues as a top priority for the ag industry.

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07.30.2021

Washington Week in Review: July 30, 2021: Infrastructure bill, confirmation and beef hearings

It was a busy week in Washington as Senators announced an infrastructure agreement and a pair of USDA nominees headed to Capitol Hill to try and make their way to the department. More on that and a look at a pair of hearings examining the beef industry in this week's video.

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