Articles tagged under: climate change
Senate Ag Committee Discusses Climate Solutions
Published June 27, 2020
The Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing on the Growing Climate Solutions Act last week. The bill directs the USDA to create a program to help private landowners generate carbon credits. Committee Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow is a co-author of…Larew Elected to Lead National Farmers Union
Published March 2, 2020
The newly elected National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says he will focus on building off of the current strength of the organization. "Times are tough. There are lots of challenges, not the least of which is what the weather…Higher Ethanol Blends Sought
Published February 28, 2020
Ethanol is a big driver for the corn market and North Dakota Corn Growers Association Vice President Paul Thomas says that may include higher ethanol blends. "We're looking at a low-carbon, high-octane fuel," said Thomas. Rather than the E10 standard…Cattlemen Seek to Protect Regulatory Reform Gains
Published February 8, 2020
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association policy priority list is focused on implementing and protecting regulatory reform gains. With the WOTUS replacement rule being rolled out, NCBA Chief Environmental Counsel Scott Yager says the new rule has specific exclusions for agriculture.…Ag and Climate Change Discussed in St. Paul
Published January 28, 2020
The Minnesota legislative session won’t start until mid-February, but agricultural issues are already on the table. The House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Committee met this past week for an information-only meeting about climate change. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson…New Green Deal Debated at NFU Convention
Published March 6, 2019
The Green New Deal was debated during policy discussion at the National Farmers Union Convention. Delegates couldn’t agree on whether to mention the Green New Deal in a special order on climate change. As a whole, some members of the…