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USDA Cancels $3.1 Billion Climate Program, Replaces With AMP; 135 Projects in All 50 States Affected

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Updated Apr 15, 2025, 05:15 PM

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has canceled the $3.1 billion Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, also known as the Climate Smart Commodity Partnerships (CSCP), a Biden-era initiative designed to encourage climate-friendly farming practices such as improving soil health, reducing methane emissions, and increasing carbon sequestration. The program funded 135 projects in all 50 states, including efforts by NGOs, universities, and nonprofits. It had enrolled 14,000 farms covering 3.2 million acres, with the Biden administration projecting it would reach over 60,000 farmers and reduce emissions by more than 60 million metric tons. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins stated that the program was terminated due to high administrative costs and the finding that less than half of the funding reached farmers. The program's cancellation has caused turmoil among participating organizations. The USDA will replace the program with the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) initiative, which requires at least 65% of funds to go directly to producers and that grantees must have made payments to at least one producer by December 31, 2024. Existing grants will be honored for committed expenses until April 13, 2025, and select projects may continue if they meet the new criteria. The USDA aims to streamline reporting and prioritize direct support for farmers.

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CNN Brasil

@CNNBrasil

Organizations invest in soil recovery to meet climate goals https://t.co/xCACmMYvqJ

VOZ

@Voz_US

At issue is the Climate Smart Commodity Partnerships (CSCP), a program pushed by the Biden Administration. DETAILS: https://t.co/W0efBjnFLB https://t.co/QKPt5MLmAN

Steve Milloy

@JunkScience

Killing the climate scam program by program: President Trump cancels a $3 billion USDA program paying farmers not to grow crops.💯 https://t.co/JeFb70Osi1 https://t.co/2gsmamoxox