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More Flexibility for Climate Smart Farming Practices

Published January 16, 2025

USDA’s new interim rule for climate-smart crops provides more flexibility for farmers. To qualify for incentives, including the 45Z tax credit, farmers can use cover crops, nutrient management or adopt no-till or reduced tillage practices. This is different than the…

Ag Trade Advisory Committees Named by USDA, USTR

Published January 9, 2025

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced the appointment or reappointment of 53 members to serve on seven ag trade advisory committees. The familiar names on the list include U.S. Wheat Associates CEO Vince Peterson, National…

Farm Bill Delays

Published September 20, 2024

In a news conference about meat processing and the supply chain, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack was asked about the farm bill. The USDA leader said farmers and ranchers want certainty. The five-year farm bill was supposed to have been completed by…

Vilsack: Farm Bill Needs a Practical POV

Published June 27, 2024

The farm bill seems to be in limbo. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said everyone wants to get the legislation wrapped up, but that won't happen until everyone involved adopts a practical point of view. "I think what we saw from…

Info Sought for Production of Biofuel Feedstocks

Published June 27, 2024

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has made a formal Request for Information about climate-smart agriculture practices for the production of crops for biofuel feedstocks. That includes advanced biofuels like sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel fuel. There was frustration from agriculture…

Federal Relief on the Way for Dairy Farmers

Published May 13, 2024

There’s financial support coming for dairy farmers dealing with H5N1 in their cattle. That includes reimbursements for veterinarian costs associated with the virus. "We're going to provide funding for heat treatment to dispose of milk in a bio-secure fashion," said…

Vilsack: Agriculture is ‘in the Game’

Published May 2, 2024

The Biden Administration has issued the long-awaiting guidance for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack gave farm broadcasters a preview of the updated GREET model Tuesday, saying climate-smart agriculture reduces greenhouse gases. "In other words, agriculture's foot…

CCC Seen as an Option to Fund Farm Bill Priorities

Published April 18, 2024

In Tuesday's Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out his vision of using the Commodity Credit Corporation as a way to fund farm bill programs. "I think if we could be a bit more creative about…

USDA Communicating to Trade Partners About Bovine Influenza

Published April 17, 2024

During a Senate Committee on Appropriations meeting, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said USDA has made a concerted effort to reach out to trading partners about Bovine Influenza A Virus in dairy cattle. "We've seen very little restriction if you will. There's…

Senate Ag Subcommittee Talks Bovine Influenza

Published April 16, 2024

During a recent Senate Committee on Appropriations meeting, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack spoke about the effects of the H1N1 virus on the Ag industry and trade. "We've made a concerted effort to reach out to our trade partners and we've…

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More Flexibility for Climate Smart Farming Practices

Ag Trade Advisory Committees Named by USDA, USTR

Farm Bill Delays

Vilsack: Farm Bill Needs a Practical POV

Info Sought for Production of Biofuel Feedstocks

Federal Relief on the Way for Dairy Farmers

Vilsack: Agriculture is ‘in the Game’

CCC Seen as an Option to Fund Farm Bill Priorities

USDA Communicating to Trade Partners About Bovine Influenza

Senate Ag Subcommittee Talks Bovine Influenza

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