…conservation efforts. “During a severe drought, finding ways to conserve our precious water is everyone’s responsibility,” said Jared Blumenfeld, Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest. “EPA is proud to honor…
Nearly $1.5 Million to Two Universities in California to Protect Air Quality in a Changing Climate
…use. To learn more about these awards, which were funded through the agency’s Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, visit: https://cfpub.epa.gov/ncer_abstracts/index.cfm/fuseaction/recipients.display/rfa_id/594/records_per_page/ALL To learn more about EPA’s air research, visit: http://www2.epa.gov/air-research…
Biofuel Trade Groups, Companies Commend Senators’ Action
…senators sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging them to follow the congressional intent of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) by increasing blending targets under the RFS…
EPA: $3.3 Million in Funding for Water Reuse and Conservation Research
…Thomas A. Burke, EPA Science Advisor and Deputy Assistant Administrator of EPA’s Office of Research and Development. “The research announced today will help us manage and make efficient use of…
Agri View: Bee Gone
…habitats, multiple viruses, poor nutrition and genetics, and even cell phone towers. However, according to last year’s joint EPA-USDA study, the biggest cause is the parasite called the Varroa destructor,…
Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership
…interested in reducing the environmental impacts associated with climate change. More information about the 2016 Climate Leadership Award winners: http://www.epa.gov/climateleadership/2016-climate-leadership-award-winners More information about EPA’s Center for Corporate Climate Leadership: www.epa.gov/climateleadership…
EPA Moves to Cancel the Insecticide Flubendiamide
…found by EPA, the companies would submit a request for voluntary cancellation of all flubendiamide registrations within one week of EPA notification. After being informed of the EPA’s finding on…
6th Circuit Exercises Jurisdiction over WOTUS
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals this week ruled that it does have jurisdiction to hear cases in the on-going legal dispute against the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Waters…
House Agriculture Committee Questions EPA ‘Burdensome Policies’
Rep. Jim Costa asks EPA about California crops, bees Thursday, the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to consider the impacts of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) actions on the…
Agri View: Climate Change
…in theoretical approaches to match past climate data, make future projections, and link causes and effects in climate change. Learn more from Wikipedia. Learn more on climate change from EPA….
Farm Bureau Approves Strategic Action Plan for 2016
…rule takes over local and state authority while threatening private property rights and normal farming activity nationwide. “EPA’s blatant overreach is nothing short of a federal land grab,” Duvall said….
President Vetoes Resolution of Disapproval of WOTUS
After bi-partisan passage in both chambers of Congress, President Obama vetoed Senate Joint Resolution 22, disapproval of the EPA’s “waters of the United States” rule. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President…
Agri View: Biofuel Big Business
…DOE and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows that the use of E15 is safe in all vehicles built since 2001. E15 waivers issued by EPA in 2010 and 2011…
Wet Weather Doesn’t Hinder Citrus Harvest
…to bees, specifically neonicotinoids. In the assessment, the EPA said citrus “may” have residues of pesticides in pollen and nectar above a threshold level. California Citrus Mutual President Joel Nelsen…