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COWS Act Aims to Boost Dairy Profitability and Sustainability

July 26, 2023

Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today introduced the Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act. Representatives Jim Costa (D-CA), David Valadao (R-CA) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced a companion bill in the House (H.R. 4327).The COWS Act would establish a new federal program aiming to improve economic viability and sustainability for the dairy and livestock industry…. Read More →

Filed Under: Conservation, Energy & Environment, Press Releases

The Agriculture Resilience Act in 2023

March 29, 2023

The Agriculture Resilience Act represents a comprehensive approach to addressing climate change in agriculture. First of its kind, the act addresses climate change throughout much of US Department of Agriculture (USDA) programming–not only that which affects farmers, but elements that shape the larger food system, as well. There is broad public support for government incentive-based solutions to climate challenges in agriculture. With its focus on incentives for best practices throughout agricultural programs, the ARA represents exactly what the public, researchers, and advocates have been calling for to move agriculture toward climate resilient systems…. Read More →

Filed Under: Carousel, Commodity, Crop Insurance & Credit Programs

A Climate-Friendly Approach to Managing Manure

June 23, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is the third blog in a series focusing on specific provisions included in the Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA) introduced by Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) in February 2020. The ARA represents the first comprehensive piece of legislation introduced in the House of Representatives addressing climate change and agriculture. The first blog focused on […]

Filed Under: Conservation, Energy & Environment, Sustainable Livestock

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