FY 2007 Agriculture Budget

The budget continues to support efforts to provide tools that help producers manage the impacts of high energy costs, the development of renewable energy resources and new energy-efficient technology, as part of the comprehensive energy strategy announced by Johanns in December 2005.

For 2007, USDA's core investment in energy-related projects increases to $85 million from $67 million in 2006. This funding includes resources to support renewable energy research and demonstration projects and additional efforts to support energy development and transmission across public lands. In addition, the budget provides in excess of $250 million each year in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects through Rural Development's loan and grants programs."

For the full text of Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns’ budget announcement, click here.