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March 22, 2012
A weekly look at sustainable bioenergy, farm, and forest policy issues
Biomass Crops for Conservation, Energy Security and Jobs: A Briefing
On March 26, at an EESI briefing on Capitol Hill, a panel of agricultural experts and innovators will discuss the role that perennial biomass energy crops can play in addressing these challenges as part of multi-functional agricultural systems.
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House Budget Plan: A Different Vision for Energy and Agriculture
The House Budget Committee just passed its budget plan for fiscal year 2013 (FY13). The plan reflects a significantly different approach to addressing the nation’s energy challenges than current policies, and it will likely shape the coming debate over farm bill energy programs in the months ahead.
Rural Energy for America Program Report Touts Progress
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a report describing the impacts of the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) over the past several years. Thousands of renewable energy and energy efficiency programs were supported across the U.S. resulting in significant energy savings and other economic and environmental benefits.
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