FERN's Ag Insider
Report: Farmers plowed up 1.8 million acres of grasslands in 2020
U.S. and Canadian farmers plowed up about 1.8 million acres of Great Plains grasslands to plant crops in 2020, according to a report released Tuesday by the World Wildlife Federation.
Lawsuit seeks to restore U.S. aid for Black farmers
A lawsuit states that the government needs to follow through its offer of $4 billion in loan forgiveness to Black farmers despite that Congress repealed the aid program this summer.
Lawsuit tries to force EPA to respond on CAFO regulation
A coalition of environmental justice organizations filed a lawsuit Friday to the EPA to overhaul how large-scale animal production facilities are regulated under the Clean Water Act.
Analyst: Climate change is a rare focus in farm bill debate
Congress allocated nearly $20 billion for USDA land stewardship programs in the climate, healthcare and tax bill that was enacted in August.
USDA issues rule against unfair practices in livestock marketing
President Biden announced on Monday a proposed USDA rule to prevent unfair and deceptive practices in livestock marketing
Minnesota’s new climate plan asks farmers to change how they farm
Anne Schwagerl wants to purchase an interseeder, but the western Minnesota farmer, can’t afford the price tag. Until now, with a new cost-share program she might be able to buy the equipment.