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Governor Whitmer Proclaims October as Michigan Agritourism Month
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October as Michigan Agritourism Month. The month-long celebration recognizes the economic and social benefits of agritourism to our state’s farms and communities. Today, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring visited Spicer Orchards Farm Market and Winery in Fenton to celebrate Governor Gretchen…
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Cattle Group Says USDA EID Rule Falls Short
Cattle Group Says USDA EID Rule Falls Short AGInfo Ag Information Network
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AFBF asks White House to prioritize U.S. crops for renewable fuel tax credits
The American Farm Bureau Federation says the Biden administration needs to establish a domestic feedstock requirement for clean fuel production credits. Joe Gilson, director of government affairs, says the organization recently met with the administration about the Clean Fuel Production Credit and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit. “Farm Bureau believes these tax credits have a…
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USDA offers ‘clean energy’ funding, including swing-state projects
USDA offers clean energy funding, including swing-state projects Roll Call
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Will RFK Jr. lead Trump ag agenda?
Will RFK Jr. lead Trump ag agenda? Farm Progress
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Secretary Vilsack: Thousands of federal employees are helping Hurricane victims
Secretary Vilsack: Thousands of federal employees are helping Hurricane victims RFD-TV
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Treasury Dept. Finally Releases Guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel 40B Tax Credit
Treasury Dept. Finally Releases Guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel 40B Tax Credit Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Vilsack talks in climate grants in PA visit
Vilsack spotlights climate grants in PA visit Farms.com
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Carbon Capture and Storage: Coming Soon to Ohio?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Many in Ohio agriculture are familiar with the terms “carbon sequestration” and “carbon credits.” The terms relate to efforts to reduce carbon in the atmosphere by capturing or “sequestering” the carbon. Ohio farmers have taken advantage of their ability to sequester carbon through practices like conservation tillage and cover crops, thus exchanging…
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Simpson Urges USDA Disaster Declaration for Milton
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson sent a letter to the United States Secretary of Agriculture formally requesting a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Disaster Declaration for Florida counties impacted by Hurricane Milton. Hurricane Milton caused catastrophic damage to Florida‘s agricultural producers, compounding losses and financial strain from previous storms. Based on initial reporting and communication with farmers,…
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A ‘Flood’ Of Solar Panels Threatens Puerto Rico’s Farmers — And Neighbors’ Lives
A ‘Flood’ Of Solar Panels Threatens Puerto Rico’s Farmers — And Neighbors’ Lives Yahoo News Canada
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More than $2.5 million in grants into Arkansas for solar power projects
More than $2.5 million in grants into Arkansas for solar power projects MSN
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USDA Rural Development funds seven more renewable energy projects in Kansas
USDA Rural Development funds seven more renewable energy projects in Kansas Hays Post
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USDA is expanding its ‘farm to school program’ to incorporate locally sourced foods at school
USDA is expanding its ‘farm to school program’ to incorporate locally sourced foods at school LocalNews8.com
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Florida agriculture industry hit hard by recent hurricanes, state seeks federal help
Florida agriculture industry hit hard by recent hurricanes, state seeks federal help MSN
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AFBF: Thousands of Farmers Could Unknowingly Face Federal Fines or Jail Time
WASHINGTON — Time is running out for thousands of farmers who may face steep fines and possible jail time for failing to file their businesses with the federal government. Jan. 1, 2025, is the deadline to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). New analysis in a Market Intel by…
