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Lack of funding forces NCGA to shut down Soil Health Partnership

05/19/21 6:15 AM By Steve Davies

The National Corn Growers Association has decided to terminate its Soil Health Partnership, a program that teamed up with farmers to collect data on soil conservation practices such as cover crops and reduced tillage.

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.

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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