Understanding the Farm Bill's Conservation Program Contracts and Regulations
For most, the Farm Bill is understood to provide a safety net for the nation’s agricultural producers and a nutrition-assistance program for the nation’s most vulnerable. This understanding is generally correct; the Farm Bill’s Commodity Programs and especially its Nutrition Programs push out the…
Draft Insecticide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered/Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from the Use of Conventional Agricultural Insecticides: U.S. Environmental Agency Issues Draft Document
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released on July 25th a document titled: Draft Insecticide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from the Use of Conventional Agricultural Insecticides. (“Draft…
Five Financial Incentives for Conservation-Minded Agriculture Operators
April 8, 2021
by Jordan P. Wimpy
With every change in the federal executive administration, speculation rages over what changes to expect in regulation, policy, and guidance. The current transition is no different. And agricultural policy and conservation priorities are not excepted. Much of the current discussion involves the…
Farmland Preservation Program: Northwest Arkansas Land Trust Announces Expansion
The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust (“Trust”) announced an expansion of its Farmland Preservation Program. The Trust states that a $920,000 grant will: . . . support two integrated efforts to connect farmers to land and resources and conserve vital farmland needed for growing fruits and vegetables…
Economic Impacts to U.S. Biofuels, Agriculture, and the Economy: Agricultural Retailers Association Report
The Agricultural Retailers Association (“ARA”) issued a report in October 2020 titled: Economic Impacts to U.S. Biofuels, Agriculture, and the Economy from Subsidized Electric Vehicle Penetration The Report discusses the potential impact of different levels of electric vehicle (“EV”) penetration…