When we think of carbon credits, we often think of renewable energy markets like wind, solar and electric vehicles. Hemp is proven to absorb more CO2 per acre than any forest or commercial crop.
The EPA says prior to Jan. 11, 2022, the agency “did not consistently assess the potential effects of conventional pesticides on listed species when registering new active ingredients.”
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and Rep. Cindy Axne joined AgriTalk with host Chip Flory and Pro Farmer Policy Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer recently to comb through President Biden’s reframe of the Build Back Better (BBB) plan.
For the upcoming 2023 farm bill, expect chatter and debate about carbon markets, conservation, trade and more. Policy watchers encourage farmers to keep an eye on these issues, as discussions begin in January.
In 2020, this segment of the food industry grew by over 10%. In fact, the growth over the past decade has been 10% compounded annually. Should you have a part in the growing trend?
The potential elimination of stepped-up basis proved to be a hot-button topic for agriculture in 2021. Pro Farmer’s Ag Person of the Year earned the award for his work in stepped-up basis and Clean Air Act mandates.
