Home > News > House Task Force Leads Charge for Climate-Smart Ag Policy As Part of 2023 Farm Bill

House Task Force Leads Charge for Climate-Smart Ag Policy As Part of 2023 Farm Bill

Posted November 21, 2022
in Top Ag News

Maine and Washington State Democratic representatives are leading the charge in the House Ag Committee through a climate and agriculture task force. The goal is to advance climate-smart agriculture in the next farm bill. The development comes as Republicans prepare to take control of the House in 2023.

Many Republican lawmakers are questioning the administration’s plans to advance climate-smart agricultural programs. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has acknowledged the opposition but says climate change will continue to be a top priority for USDA.

Read more on climate-influenced legislation efforts here.

Subscribe

Be among the first to learn about the ever-changing crop insurance industry by subscribing to the ProAgMessaging system.
Subscribe

Featured

  1. New Grapevine Crop Insurance Program Introduced
    September 15, 2023
  2. ProAg Awarded Iowa Top Workplace Recognition by the Des Moines Register
    September 18, 2023
  3. Margin Protection Insurance Offers Corn Price Floor Among Changing Markets and Weather
    September 19, 2023
  4. Public Comments Deadline for Potential Changes to Prevented Plant Coverage Extended to October 12
    September 19, 2023
  5. Rainfall Index – Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Crop Insurance Changes
    September 18, 2023