…only 10% of total U.S. emissions, which is much lower than other economic sectors. American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed the data from EPA in the latest Market Intel. 2020…
Week in Review: EPA Addresses Pesticide Approval Process & Bird Flu Outbreak Hits 27 Million
EPA points out the current system for registering pesticides is “unsustainable and legally tenuous” without corrective action. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of the H5N1 strain…
Preparing for Earth Day
…sites across the U.S. In 1970 there was no EPA, so no Clean Air Act or Clean Water Act. There were no legal or regulatory mechanisms to protect our environment….
New Workplan to Address Pesticide Approval Process
…is “unsustainable and legally tenuous” without corrective action. EPA Administrator Michael Regan “Today’s workplan serves as the blueprint for how EPA will create an enduring path to meet its goals…
EPA Reaffirms Efforts to Address Nutrient Pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is strengthening efforts to address nutrient pollution in water supplies. A new policy memorandum solidifies EPA’s commitment to working with partner groups to further…
Progress Made on Sites Reservoir Project Development
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its intent to help fund the Sites Reservoir Project. EPA has invited sponsors of the project to apply for a nearly $2.2…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-01-22
…new series’ season, EPA’s chlorpyrifos ruling and organic fertilizers helping provide significant soil nutrition benefits. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Ag Groups Continue to Weigh-In on WOTUS Rulemaking Process
…rulemaking process. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are consistently being engaged by industry members on the impact that proposed changes will have on…
MSOB: Working Towards Universal Understanding of Biostimulant Products
…still no legal, federal definition of what a biostimulant is. We are hoping to fix that,” Beaudreau explained. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is still in the process of…
Pesticide Levels in Food Found to Be Low Once Again in Latest Report
…tested were well within pesticide tolerance levels established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The 2020 PDP Annual Report also shows that nearly a third of fruits and vegetables examined…
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
EPA Administrator Michael Regan The Environmental Protection Agency is taking what it calls “bold actions” to reduce pollution. Among the agency-wide actions, EPA Administrator Michael Regan said he is “committing…
EPA Seeks Comment on Revisions to Pesticide Crop Groupings
…are also purportedly aimed at enhancing EPA’s ability to conduct food safety evaluations for tolerance-setting purposes. EPA is also seeking to promote global harmonization of food safety standards through the…
Pesticide Registration Topic of Call Between Senators, EPA Administrator
…Braun of Indiana issued a joint statement after a zoom call with EPA administrator Michael Regan. The statement reads in part: “Crop protection products play a crucial role in U.S….
Industry Engagement Encouraged for Proposed WOTUS Revision
…Navigable Waters Protection Rule that was implemented by the Trump Administration. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers proposed a new water rule back in December….