Climate Policy
EPA is removing DEF sensor requirements to end costly equipment shutdowns and save farmers an estimated $4.4 billion annually.
The RFS Set 2 rule is projected to increase net farm income by $4 billion and create a $31 billion market for corn and soybean oil while supporting 100,000 new rural jobs.
As USDA and HHS rolled out a $700 million regenerative ag pilot, the real story unfolds behind closed doors. Missouri dairy farmers Jon and Brittany Hemme share what they heard and what it means for producers.
During Monday’s roundtable with farmers, Trump said he’ll cut environmental requirements on tractors and other farm equipment, pushing manufacturers to lower prices and make machines simpler to operate and repair.
The move is the latest by the Trump administration to stall development of wind and solar energy, which Trump says are unreliable, expensive and dependent on Chinese supply chains.
EPA has released a proposal to void it’s 2009 endangerment finding that declares greenhouse gas emissions no longer be a threat to the environment. Under the Trump administration, the move signals EPA is going to de-emphasize carbon in energy and environmental policies.
The Senate and House each have their own Committee proposals for President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. There are some key differences in each that could impact farmers and ranchers.
The agency plans to cut staff to Reagan administration levels and shift research to office run by political appointees. Advocacy groups are concerned about scientific independence.
Farmers need to start recording data. Whether it’s in a notebook or through a digital platform, industry experts encourage farmers to start somewhere, and collecting good data is key.
Following White House directives, USDA is honoring existing contracts with farmers, releasing approximately $20 million for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP).
The resolution directs the Agriculture Committee to find $230 billion in spending reductions over 10 years. However, the exact breakdown of these cuts is not specified in the resolution itself.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised to work with farmers to remove burdensome regulation during his confirmation hearing. And while Lee Zeldin’s past positions raised initial concerns, his recent statements during the confirmation process suggest he may be open to working with the biofuels industry in his new role as EPA Administrator.
President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on stage at a rally in Washington, D.C.'s Capital One Arena on Monday, immediately following inauguration. It marked a dramatic and public start to his administration.
As Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president, he’s not expected to impose China-specific tariffs on his first day in office, signaling a strategic shift toward engagement with Beijing rather than reigniting a trade war.
Throughout the hearing, Lee Zeldin underscored the importance of protecting the environment without hindering economic development. He stated, “We can, and we must, protect our precious environment without suffocating the economy.”
According to the new interim rule, farmers can choose one or more of the CSA actions — no-till or reduced-till, cover crops, and nutrient management. Unlike prior rules, farmers no longer have to use all three on the same field at the same time.
Biden-era clean energy subsidies would likely survive, but a reduction in offshore wind leasing is likely.
A “no” vote means the state law in question would be rejected, and that raises fresh questions about the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline and similar projects.
There is still uncertainty about whether the guidance for the 45Z credit will be available before the credit takes effect. This could potentially create challenges for producers planning to claim the credit in early 2025.
Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor agricultural exposition sets the stage for climate-smart funding rally as farm bill talks heat up
According to Reuters, production capacity of sustainable aviation fuel in the United States could jump by 1400% in 2024. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) says that jump will happen if all the previously announced capacity additions come online.
This decision marks a significant transformation in Vance’s political career, as he has evolved from being a vocal critic of Trump during the 2016 election to becoming a staunch ally and supporter of the former president.
The EU elections this past weekend showed the 27-nation bloc’s parliament membership shifted to the right, which will make it harder for the assembly to approve policies centered around climate and environmental reforms.
Farm CPA Paul Neiffer joined AgriTalk to break down the details of the Voluntary Carbon Markets Joint Policy Statement and Principles released by the Biden Administration.
During a discussion on AgriTalk, the Senator said he supports free trade and believes that tariffs can create more problems instead of solutions. He also was less than enthusiastic about the GREET Model.
The Ag Economy Barometer found the majority of farmers are being offered more than $1,000 per acre by companies for solar leasing, and economists say that could also drive up the price of cash rental rates.
EPA’s new model is designed to address previously identified shortfalls in the R&D GREET model and how it calculated lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions. The new approach accounts for all emissions from farm to fuel.