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Farm groups, enviros to USDA: Prioritize climate, update crop insurance

05/05/21 6:54 AM By Philip Brasher

Farm and environmental groups that often disagree on ag policy are urging the Agriculture Department to prioritize climate change in conservation programs and to consider changes to crop insurance that would promote the use of cover crops and other carbon-conserving practices.

Climate change expected to hit corn, soybean yields, report finds

04/28/21 6:20 AM By Steve Davies

A new report suggests Illinois producers could be faced with mitigation efforts to lessen the impact of climate change, but the authors suggest the findings are also applicable across the Midwest.

Report gives USDA options for operating carbon bank

04/21/21 1:05 PM By Philip Brasher

A new report from the AGree coalition recommends alternatives for the Agriculture Department to consider in setting up a carbon bank that could be used to develop private credit markets and to assist producers who may be left out of them.

Bill would give USDA permanent haying and grazing flexibility

02/24/21 6:10 AM By Spencer Chase

Legislation reintroduced Tuesday would give the Department of Agriculture legal certainty to adjust haying and grazing dates of cover crops.

‘If we force carbon capture, we may have other issues,' cautions soil scientist

02/12/21 10:28 AM By Brad Hooker

While sequestration offers benefits, keeping land in production is one of the best ways to tackle climate change.

Opinion: The false choice of profits and conservation

02/08/21 1:21 PM By Lynn Tjeerdsma

Lynn Tjeerdsma, member with AGree Economic and Environmental Risk Coalition, shares his thoughts on conservation practices.

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.

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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.

Daybreak Jan 25: Vote set on Treasury nominee

01/25/21 9:11 AM By Steve Davies and Bill Tomson

President Joe Biden is looking to get more members of his Cabinet in place this week, even as the top priority on his agenda, a COVID-19 relief package, is getting a rocky reception from Senate Republicans.

New mark seeks to identify sustainable soy ingredients

01/20/21 5:15 AM By Spencer Chase

A new effort from DuPont, Soylent and the United Soybean Board will identify and label soy ingredients produced using sustainable practices.

Opinion: The Biden administration should address Mexico’s bans on genetically engineered corn and glyphosate

In this opinion piece, Daren Bakst and Gabriella Beaumont-Smith with The Heritage Foundation discuss the potential fallout from Mexico’s bans and what the administration can do.

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Washington Week in Review: May 6, 2021: Rep. Dusty Johnson on 30x30, infrastructure, beef bills

The Biden administration rolled out a plan to conserve 30% of the nation's land and water by 2030 this week, and House Ag Committee Republican Dusty Johnson is among many looking for specifics on what this means for American agriculture. In this interview, the South Dakota Republican offers his thoughts on that as well as where he sees infrastructure and beef cattle market reforms going in 2021.

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