Farmers across the United States are rejoicing after the Agriculture Department pledged to restore crucial climate change data that was removed during the Trump presidency, a decision directly resulting from ongoing legal challenges.
Farmers Celebrate as Agriculture Department Restores Critical Climate Data
Farmers Celebrate as Agriculture Department Restores Critical Climate Data
In a major win for farmers, the Agriculture Department announces the restoration of climate information previously deleted under the Trump administration, a move driven by a recent lawsuit.
In a court filing on May 12, 2025, it was revealed that the Agriculture Department would reinstate previously accessible climate information related to federal funding, forest conservation efforts, clean energy projects, and essential tools such as the “Climate Risk Viewer.” The initiative comes after a lawsuit filed by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York, alongside environmental organizations including the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Environmental Working Group, argued that the deletion of these resources hindered farmers’ ability to make informed decisions in the face of climate-related challenges. As part of the settlement, U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton announced that restoration efforts are already underway, with nearly complete restoration anticipated within two weeks.
“We’re relieved that the USDA acknowledges the critical importance of this information, which should not have been removed in the first place," stated Jeffrey Stein, an attorney from Earthjustice representing the plaintiffs.
In these transformative times, the Agriculture Department's decision highlights the intersection of policy, agriculture, and environmental advocacy in shaping future agricultural resilience against climate change.
“We’re relieved that the USDA acknowledges the critical importance of this information, which should not have been removed in the first place," stated Jeffrey Stein, an attorney from Earthjustice representing the plaintiffs.
In these transformative times, the Agriculture Department's decision highlights the intersection of policy, agriculture, and environmental advocacy in shaping future agricultural resilience against climate change.
