Agriculture

Local USDA offices in the crosshairs

Across the United States, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) local service centers provide essential person-to-person resources for farmers and rural landowners. Loans, grants and conservation technical assistance are available in local communities as a service.

The EU Climate Advisory Board’s advice on carbon removals: What it means for agriculture

The European Union’s climate change advisory board’s recent recommendations on carbon removals are relevant for the bloc’s agriculture sector. They stress the importance of restoring carbon storage in agricultural land, but also leave the door open to carbon markets — despite their well-documented risks.

Statement on EU’s Vision for Agriculture and Food

The EU’s Vision for Agriculture and Food has prepared some of the field for sowing, but there is still a long way to go for a fair and sustainable harvest

Grabbing the electric fence for no reason: The damaging shock to the farm economy in the Trump Administration’s first month

The Trump Administration's funding freezes and mass firings of USDA staff will cause widespread harm and chaos in the farm economy.

Minnesota’s emissions rise post-pandemic, off-track to meet climate targets

After a sharp decline in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2020, Minnesota’s emissions rose in 2021 and 2022, according to new data released by the state last month. Transportation tops emission sources, agriculture a close second.

First steps on climate and agriculture policy in 2025

Despite the profound impact climate change is already having on farmers and food production, governments have been slow to address escalating climate risks.

Three questions for USDA nominee Brooke Rollins

This article is part of a series that poses questions for key Trump Administration nominees for government agencies that intersect with farmers, rural communities and our food system.

Three questions for nominated EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin

This article is part of a series that poses questions for key Trump Administration nominees for government agencies that intersect with farmers, rural communities and our food system.