A new federal rule promoted as a market-based boost for regenerative agriculture could eventually create premiums for some farmers growing…
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NCDEQ Funds Recycling Repairs & New Facilities
On June 2, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality announced $25 million in grants to 16 local governments across…
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When the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) in May, much…
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Virginia Tech Secures $3.5M for New Composting Facility
BLACKSBURG, Va. — The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has committed nearly $8 million to something most people don’t think…
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2026 Ag Report: New Rules Effective Today and This Year
January 1, 2026 | Regional Legislative & Market Outlook For farmers, meat producers, and market gardeners in the Appalachian Highlands,…
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New SWaN Platform: Instant Enviro Credits
New platform promises price transparency for developers and landowners in the mitigation market. RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Environmental…
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What New Aid for Farms Means for Appalachian Growers
The U.S. agricultural sector faces new volatility from rapidly changing international trade policies. Retaliatory tariffs from partners like China disrupt…
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Three New Farm Permit Requirements Are Invalid
What the Case is About: Permit The regulations for North Carolina’s livestock and poultry producers underwent a significant transformation this…
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New Tennessee Law Protects Farmland & Agriculture
NASHVILLE, TN – Governor Bill Lee has signed into law the Tennessee Farmland Preservation Act, Senate Bill 207 / House…
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U.S. Government Set to Aid Farmers
The U.S. government is actively implementing various programs and initiatives to bolster the agricultural sector, focusing on financial relief, risk…
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