Biden’s Proposed Tax Changes Could Cause Family Farms to Accrue Additional Debt, Study Shows
The Biden Administration’s proposed tax changes could be costly for family farms. This takeaway from a new report from Texas A&M University’s Agricultural & Food Policy Center (AFPC) conflict with reports that say the possible…
Read More...USDA to Invest More Than $4 Billion to Strengthen Food System
Citing lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and recent supply chain disruptions, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced plans to invest more than $4 billion to strengthen critical supply chains through…
Read More...Beef lobby rift: JBS leaves NCBA
The moves stem from widespread anger among producers who say they are being squeezed with unfairly low cattle prices while consumers are paying near-record prices for burgers and steaks.
Read More...What’s in a label? Ask third-party certifiers
There are several third-party certification options for farms and ranches. The independent auditors verify, for consumers, which ag practices were employed to produce their food and fiber products.
Read More...Study shows grasslands are more reliable carbon sinks than forests
A study has found that increased drought and wildfire risk make grasslands and rangelands a more reliable carbon sink than trees in 21st century California. As such, the study indicates…
Read More...Panel to probe farm conservation’s role in climate change
(Subscription) A House Agriculture subcommittee this week will explore the impact of farmland conservation programs on climate change, potentially giving clues on how the next farm bill will address the…
Read More...Colorado restaurants are funding farming and ranching projects that suck carbon from the atmosphere
Colorado restaurants are funding regenerative agriculture projects that suck carbon from the atmosphere through Restore Colorado. Some see regenerative agriculture as a key way to reduce the amount of CO2…
Read More...Ag, conservation alliance issues recommendations for USDA carbon bank
A broad coalition of farm and conservation groups says a USDA-run carbon bank should be used to test ways to establish carbon accounting guidelines, expand the use of climate-friendly farming…
Read More...Biden 30×30 plan emphasizes landowners’ key role in conservation’s future
The Biden administration today released a long-anticipated report detailing their proposal to conserve 30 percent of US lands and waters by 2030 (known as 30×30). While the initiative has generated…
Read More...Will animal ag need to rebrand over alternative meat successes?
How should the animal agriculture industry and other advocates communicate around such hot topics as alternative meats and plant-based proteins when fear, uncertainty and doubt are tactics of those shaming…
Read More...