Green New Deal

Climate change is again front and center in this year’s race for the White House, and agriculture is a key part of the debate. Joe Biden’s running-mate, Senator Kamala Harris said in Wednesday’s Vice-Presidential debate climate change is an existential threat, including to agriculture. “Joe has seen ...

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a Green New Deal of his own this week, calling for a reduction in purchases of processed meats in New York City.  The deal, according to the mayor’s office, would ensure a near 30% reduction in emissions by 2030.  The plan...

The February rollout of the Green New Deal was not well received in agricultural circles.  And, even some self-proclaimed ag progressives were less than enthusiastic.  Allies of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are starting to reach out to agriculture experts to discuss the proposed legislation.  A Drove...

The Democrats’ “Green New Deal” sparked ‘hot red tempers’ on the Senate floor last week as it continues to draw public interest around the nation, with its talk of ending fossil fuel use and building all new ‘green energy’ buildings and utilities.  Farm and energy state Republicans launc...

Delegates to the National Farmers Union convention in Bellevue, WA, reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to addressing climate change.  However, they’ve said no to a proposal asking the organization to get involved with the Green New Deal supported by many Democrats in Congress.   Farmers...

The “Green New Deal” introduced by Democrats last week seeks to work with farmers and ranchers to achieve “net zero greenhouse gas emissions.”  The resolution is nonbinding, which means it would create no new programs if it did pass Congress, according to the Hagstrom Report, but it is a framework for discussion, especially in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.   The  Food &