Articles tagged under: Climate
Wheat Growers Play Role in Climate Policy Debate
Published March 8, 2023
It is a unique time in agriculture with the changing dynamics surrounding climate change and farming. Ada, Minnesota farmer Tate Petry is a member of the National Association of Wheat Growers Environment Subcommittee and said the wheat industry is challenged…Ag Groups Address Climate Disclosures Proposal
Published June 20, 2022
A coalition of major farm organizations is opposed to the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule on climate-related disclosures for investors. These groups claim the proposed rule would be expensive, burdensome and nearly impossible to comply for small and medium-sized…Bonnie: Climate Solutions Can Be Integrated Into 2023 Farm Bill
Published March 10, 2022
USDA Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie tells the Red River Farm Network there's interest in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. "If we do it right, it will be an opportunity for agriculture and forestry and there will…’23 Farm Bill to Include Climate Provisions
Published February 27, 2022
Farm bill field hearings are scheduled to begin this spring. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says crop insurance must be preserved. The climate debate will also be part of the farm bill discussion. "Agriculture can play a huge role…USDA Launches New Climate Partnership
Published February 7, 2022
The USDA is now accepting applications for a new climate partnership called Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. There is $1 billion to finance pilot projects that create market opportunities for farmers to implement conservation practices, quantify greenhouse gas benefits associated with…Task Force Drafts Climate Guidelines for Farm Bill
Published February 2, 2022
The Bipartisan Policy Center’s Farm and Forest Carbon Solutions Task Force released a report proposing new climate guidelines for the upcoming farm bill. Former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp is on the task force. "We're looking at how agriculture engages…Ag Strives to Collaborate on Climate Policy Efforts
Published December 28, 2021
Climate is a top priority for the Biden administration. National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Chuck Conner, member of the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance, says it’s been interesting to monitor how the ag industry’s recommendations are being incorporated into policy.…Climate Smart Agriculture on a Global-Scale
Published November 7, 2021
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew joined Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in a panel discussion on climate change at COP26. Larew talked about carbon markets. "We're trying to push for change, but we still need additional information. As we talk…The Drought Keeps Hanging On
Published September 29, 2021
The light rains in the forecast aren’t expected to provide much improvement to the dry soil conditions in the Dakotas. Those dry conditions may carry into 2022. North Dakota State University’s State Climatologist Adnan Akyuz says looking ahead at the…