Sustainable Bioenergy, Farms, and Forests - August 31, 2018

Climate Change Will Reduce Nutrients in Crops

Climate change’s impacts are already being felt around the world – from more intense wildfires, hurricanes, floods, hail and wind, and droughts. The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration reported there were 16 disaster events that cost more than $1 billion in the United States, with a total cost of $306.2 billion, making 2017 the most costly year for disasters on record. 

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1. Ag Secretary Shows Support for RFS While Defending Trade Aid at Farm Show
2. Progress Made on Farm Bill, Including SNAP, Ag Chairman Says
3. Letter Urges Trump to Direct EPA to Complete RFS Electric Pathway
5. Republicans Tout Hemp’s Potential
6. U.S. Army Gets Super Strong Spider Silk Bulletproof Panels
 

 

 

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