Discrimination Lawsuit Triggers USDA Payments

California Ag Today
The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced it has issued payments to eligible applicants under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Discrimination Financial Assistance Program.

USDA to Pay Out in Discrimination Lawsuit

Southeast Regional Ag News
Breaking it down by state, USDA shows this impacting 6,494 producers and 4,413 planned producers in Alabama, 329 producers and 217 planned producers in Florida, and 1,191 producers and 979 planned producers in Georgia.

Renewable Fuels Association Happy with Tax Credit Model for SAF

Line on Agriculture
After a long wait, Sustainable Aviation Fueld Producers have information on how tax credits will be calculated and issued.

Part 1: Growth Energy Assisting in Renewable Fuel Credit Policy Development

Line on Agriculture
Growth Energy General Counsel, Joe Kakesh

A Successful Fly-In for the National Association of Conservation Districts

Line on Agriculture
National Association of Conservation Districts Second Vice President Bill Simhauser

USDA Announces Funding for Infrastructure and Clean Energy Improvements

Farm of the Future
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is making significant investments in critical U.S. infrastructure.

Climate: A Hot Topic in the Next Farm Bill

Southeast Regional Ag News
“This farm bill that we’re debating in 2023 will need to be able to carry a label as the most climate-friendly bill that we have every passed in the Congress, in terms of agriculture," says former USDA Deputy Secretary Chuck Connor.

Inflation Reduction Act won't help agricultural R&D funding shortage

Farm of the Future
The IRA does have a lot of money earmarked for climate-smart agriculture, but it doesn't provide R&D relief.

How Inflation Reduction Legislation Impacts Producers

California Ag Today
Recently passed Inflation Reduction legislation has funds earmarked for agriculture to combat greenhouse gas emissions from livestock and soil tillage.

Inflation Reduction Legislation Asks Producers to… Keep Doing What They’re Doing?

California Ag Today
Recently passed Inflation Reduction legislation has funds earmarked for agriculture to combat greenhouse gas emissions from livestock and soil tillage.

However, the Washington Policy Center’s Initiative on Ag Director, Pam Lewison says producers already do a lot of the things they’re calling for.

Inflation Reduction Act Expected Friday in U.S. House

Southeast Regional Ag News
With climate change emission reductions a big part of the bill, the debate over cost and impact is heating up