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USDA announced the formal implementation of the $3.1 billion Climate Smart Initiative last week. The amount is a whopping three times more […]

Rising temperatures in major fruit-producing parts of the world are calling for more heat-resistant fruit varieties. This year’s Fruit Logistica unveiled just […]

The National Pork Board says U.S. pork production is carbon neutral. Recent environmental studies from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show […]

Winter wheat production in the U.S. has endured notable losses in 2022, largely due to challenging weather conditions. The environmental “triple threat” […]

USDA announced this week an additional $325 million into 71 projects for climate-smart commodities. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement […]

Maine and Washington State Democratic representatives are leading the charge in the House Ag Committee through a climate and agriculture task force. […]

The USDA’s $2.8 billion investment in climate-smart agricultural practices has been confirmed for use in 70 projects throughout the country. Under the […]

Lawmakers continue to push for a cover crop incentive bill despite a proposed $25-per-acre incentive failing to survive the latest climate law. […]

Democratic Senators passed legislation Sunday that includes $20 billion for voluntary conservation practices. Vice President Kamala Harris ended up casting the tie-breaking […]

U.S. Senate democrats reached a deal this past week on legislation that would add $20 billion in funding for climate-smart agricultural practices. […]