Agriculture again reduces its greenhouse gas emissions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. New data released this month from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows agriculture decreased its…
Meat and Poultry Coalition Raises Alarm on New EPA Rules for Wastewater
The Meat and Poultry Products Industry Coalition (MPP) is contesting the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed wastewater guidelines. The proposed EPA rule expands regulatory reach to include more meat and…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 04-10-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes details on the EPA’s new rules for a legally enforceable PFAS drinking water…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Finally Hits the Average & New Office of Ag at EPA
The recent storm system that came through California has pushed the state’s snowpack up to the historical average. EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced a new Office of Agriculture and Rural…
New Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Within EPA Announced
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched the Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs to enhance engagement with agricultural and rural communities. The initiative aims to involve farmers and…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 02-28-24
…the EPA is developing new plans for reviewing materials under the Endangered Species Act. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Fuel Prices Trending Higher
…the most critical elements to how much gas prices will climb is how quickly and effectively refiners can finish their pre-summer maintenance, start producing EPA-mandated summer gasoline, and build up…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 02-21-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show a Siskiyou County ranch is recognized for environmental stewardship and the EPA updates…
Ag Groups Respond to Dicamba Decision
…a letter to EPA that read, “We are grateful to EPA for hearing farmers’ and ranchers’ concerns and addressing them quickly to ensure we have access to the critical tools…
Week in Review: Generational Opportunity for Conservation & California Grape Crush Improves
…Protection Agency (EPA) has disclosed its roadmap for protecting endangered species from pesticide exposure. Get all the biggest agricultural headlines of the week in your inbox by subscribing to the…
NCFC President Responds to Decision to Revoke Approval of Dicamba Products
…EPA violated the public input requirement from the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act before giving its approval for the use of dicamba herbicides. “This is a significant ruling and…
EPA Updates Efforts to Address Endangered Species Act Parameters
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has disclosed its roadmap for protecting endangered species from pesticide exposure. Assistant Administrator Michal Freedhoff outlined the EPA’s strategies during a speech to the…
Advanced Clean Fleets Enforcement on Hold Until EPA Makes a Decision
…(EPA) grants the state a waiver for implementing stricter regulations than the federal government or determines that a waiver is unnecessary. The regulation, effective since October 1, 2023, mandates zero-emission…
Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations
…from the EPA.” He said there are consequences to having different standards between the states and federal regulations. “The lack of certainty on EPA-approved, science-based labels will erode access to…