States' roles in species conservation explored

10/10/18 4:48 PM By Steve Davies

States need to play a larger role in protecting and recovering endangered species, the chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee said at a hearing Wednesday that looked at federal, state and local efforts to collaborate on wildlife conservation.

Barrasso bill would end tax credit for electric cars

10/10/18 6:14 AM By Daniel Enoch

Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair John Barrasso this week introduced legislation that would end the federal electric-vehicle tax credit and beef up the Highway Trust Fund by ensuring that drivers of alternative-fuel vehicles pay into it.

USDA delivers $4 billion for rural infrastructure

09/26/18 6:25 AM By Jonathan H. Harsch

Rural areas struggling with low commodity prices and a stalled farm bill are getting over $4 billion in new USDA grants and low-interest loans for new or upgraded water and sewer systems, electric power lines, and other essential infrastructure.

Senate endangered species bill faces uphill climb

07/18/18 6:43 AM By Steve Davies

The biannual attempt by Republican lawmakers to rewrite the Endangered Species Act is in full swing, exemplified by a Senate hearing Tuesday on draft legislation that would give states a greater say in how the law is implemented.

Senators back Pruitt on Clean Power Plan repeal

01/12/18 2:30 PM By Sandra Cowherd

A proposal to repeal the Clean Power Plan (CPP) received strong support from the Republicans on the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW).

NRCS Chief Matthew Lohr

This week’s guest on Open Mic is Matthew Lohr, Chief of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. The discussion over agriculture sustainability is leading to a renewed interest and support for NRCS and many programs farmers and ranchers utilize to preserve natural resources. The Virginia poultry farmer comments on the relationship between EPA and USDA and speaks to the future of voluntary participation in conservation programs. Natural disasters have devastated farms and ranches across the country and Lohr comments on how NRCS is cooperating with other government agencies to help farmers recover from their tremendous losses.

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Opinion: Bipartisan fix for farmers is a win for clean water

Let’s just say it: I have always been a nerd. For non-nerds, this may not sizzle; but for those who understand the value of good farming for a better environment, this is going to be huge. This month, a bipartisan group of Senators worked together with the USDA to make a common sense fix on regulations for farmers, which will ultimately be a victory for clean water, cover crops (and nerds).

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Washington Week in Review: July 18, 2019: Budget, USMCA, ERS & NIFA

Congress is making progress on a major legislative priority ahead of the August recess and a USDA official was the lone witness at a hearing on a hot-button issue. Agri-Pulse's Phil Brasher and Spencer Chase have more.

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