Tag: policy
USDA still runs the most expensive manure-making program in the world
Alan Guebert considers USDA's Environmental Quality Incentive Program and how the money is typically distributed to address environmental problems.
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation sets policy at annual meeting
New federal policy included considerations for the use of artificial intelligence in ag, community solar and feral swine.
Ebert receives Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s Barnraiser award
Hundreds of people gathered last week for the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau's annual meeting, in Hershey, where policy was set and awards were given.
Many Ohio ag groups vocal in support for Issue 1
Leading up to Ohio's special election Aug. 8, many farm groups have supported Issue 1, which makes it harder to amend Ohio's constitution. They say it would protect Ohio agriculture from special interest groups. Others, however, worry it would undermine democracy.
Lawmakers making water policy through lawsuits
In the 51 years since the Clean Water Act passed, neither Congress nor the courts have defined what “waters of the U.S.” fall under the Act’s jurisdiction.
Ag boss doesn’t offer much that’s new
Alan Guebert digs into the ranking GOP member of the House Ag Committee, Pennsylvania incumbent Glenn Thompson's views on ag policies.
Commission’s role in ‘crypto’ is more lapdog than watchdog
Where were U.S. regulators in crypto’s long run-up and, now, in its swift, steep decline? Alan Guebert weighs in on the future regulation of cryptocurrency.
USDA puts $3 billion into ‘deeply flawed’ Climate Smart Commodities program
Even at first glance, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recently announced $3 billion Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities sounds like doublespeak.
Could California’s Proposition 12 be an opportunity for farmers?
Alan Guebert weighs in on the perceptions of California's Proposition 12, which aims to set minimum welfare standards for livestock and poultry products.
‘Funeral by funeral, theory advances’
Alan Guebert peels back the economic theories that have shaped U.S. policy for decades and continue to play a part in government involvement in the markets.
