Articles tagged under: Robert Bonnie
Climate Smart Commodities Projects Kick Off
Published April 28, 2023
USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie announced the beginning of the implementation phase for projects under the Climate Smart Commodities. "This effort is voluntary, incentive-based and it's about working hand-in-hand with farmers and foresters." USDA also launched…Incentive-Based Climate Policy Favored
Published January 31, 2023
USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie says agriculture and environmental interests can find common ground through climate policy. Bonnie spoke at the American Sugarbeet Growers Association Annual Meeting and advocated a carrot versus a stick approach. "Regulations…Undersecretary Highlights Climate and Disaster Aid
Published August 3, 2022
Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson moderated a Sweetener Symposium panel with USDA Undersecretary Robert Bonnie. Much of the conversation centered around climate smart agriculture. "There's a lot of concern in agriculture about reducing the carbon footprint and having…Flexibility is Key for More Permanent Disaster Aid
Published July 3, 2022
Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie is thinking about ad hoc disaster relief big picture ahead of the upcoming farm bill. "That will be an important conversation. We're walking into extreme weather swings we haven't seen before…Opening Up CRP
Published March 25, 2022
A coalition of agriculture groups is asking the Biden Administration to allow farmers to plant crops on land set aside through the Conservation Reserve Program. American Farm Bureau, National Grain and Feed Association, Agricultural Retailers Association and others are part…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…Under Secretary Bonnie Meets with House Ag Subcommittee
Published February 10, 2022
USDA Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie met with the House Ag Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management on Tuesday. Bonnie answered questions on crop insurance, farm programs and disaster aid. Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig…Top Story #7: Increased Focus on Climate Policy and Carbon Markets
Published December 30, 2021
Climate change is showing up in policy including the bipartisan infrastructure package, the Growing Climate Solutions Act and the Build Back Better Act. "The BBB Act includes more than $27 billion in new, additional conservation funding," said Randy Russell, president,…Hoeven, Tester Ask USDA to Advance Disaster Aid
Published December 20, 2021
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and Montana Senator Jon Tester are urging USDA Undersecretary Robert Bonnie to expedite agricultural disaster assistance. In September, Congress approved $9.25 billion for WHIP+, including $750 million specifically for livestock producers. The lawmakers spoke to…