04/11/2023 SOURCE: www.farmprogress.com
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04/11/2023 SOURCE: www.wdtimes.com
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John LaRose Jr.
Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Conservation/Tillage, USDA, Weather,
USDA Recognizes Outstanding Innovations in Climate-Smart Agriculture, Soil Health & Nutrient Management
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest USD 40 million this year in 31 new projects through its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, which is one of the ways USDA collaborates with partners to develop innovative approaches to climate-smart agriculture.
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Agriculture US, USDA,
Four Key Takeaways from the USDA Plantings Report
Crop projections for the 2023 growing season are out. Editor Eric Sfiligoj offers observations on the report’s findings for corn, soybean, wheat, and cotton.
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Nancy Kavazanjian
Topics: Livestock/Meat, Dairy, Environment, USDA,
Federal Judge blocks break for medium-sized factory farms
USDA's Farm Service Agency makes loans to family farms that are categorically exempt (“CatEx”) from the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”), which
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04/06/2023 SOURCE: www.rfdtv.com
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04/05/2023 SOURCE: sustainableagriculture.net
In a hearing before the House Agriculture Committee, Secretary Vilsack highlighted the importance of climate investments, efforts to better support underserved producers, the need for increased staffing at USDA, and how funds allocated through the IRA will address conservation backlogs for farmers across the nation.
Secretary Vilsack Underscores Priorities for USDA to House Agriculture Committee
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04/05/2023 SOURCE: www.agriculture.com
Congress should act directly to include goals such as climate mitigation in the farm bill rather than resort to crop insurance, says two analysts.
Avoid crop insurance ‘add ons’ in farm bill, say analysts
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03/28/2023 SOURCE: brownfieldagnews.com
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is supporting a bill that would reduce barriers and increase access to capital for young, beginning and small farmers. Director Sherry Vinton says the bill raises the limit on assets that a beginning farmer can have while still qualifying for loans and tax credits. “This would be a big thing […]
NDA backs bill expanding capital for YBS producers - Brownfield Ag News
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03/28/2023 SOURCE: www.usda.gov
WASHINGTON, March 27, 2023 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that assistance is available for communities and agricultural producers affected by the severe weather and tornado that tore through Mississippi on March 25. “My thoughts and prayers are with all who have lost loved ones in the terrible tornadoes in Mississippi and with the communities who must rebuild their homes and businesses,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Alongside our federal partners, USDA is ready to provide assistance to those impacted by these storms.”
USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers and Communities Affected by Tornado in Mississippi
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