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USDA — “Good” News on Climate Actions?

By August 8, 2023No Comments

President Biden did the right thing when he committed $3 Billion to greening agriculture, but a lot of organizations that bring true expertise to understanding climate have questions.  USDA’s solution is to pay farmers to try out green farming practices rather than fine them for carbon emissions.  The issue is:  Will these trials have a lasting environmental effect?  Some climate advocates don’t believe it will help.

Garrett Downs reports for PoliticoFarmers have bought into Biden’s climate program. Now comes the hard part.