The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a new rule changing exclusion zones for pesticide applications. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler recently announced that the agency had provided some clarification for Application…
EPA Approves New Dicamba Registrations
…they need to make plans for their 2021 growing season,” EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said in a news release. “After reviewing substantial amounts of new information, conducting scientific assessments based…
USMCA First Ever Trade Deal to Include Environmental Provisions
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler says the United States Mexico Canada Trade Agreement is the first of its kind when it comes to environmental provisions. In a media call…
Friends of the California State Fair Celebrates Agriculture Achievement – Awards $44,000 in Student Scholarships
…from around the state who have received $1,000 – $2,500. Award recipients include: Lindsay Mendonca, Fresno Abigail Greeno, Roseville Josephine Hernandez, Applegate Andrew Grivjack, San Luis Obispo Ashland Williams, Healdsburg…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler is announcing the appointment of thirty-three members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC). Established in 2008, the FRRCC provides…
CSP Explained: Understanding the Differences Between EQIP and CSP
…California NRCS, Andrew Lee explains that CSP is different from some of the other conservation programs available from NRCS, such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). “The easiest way…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Included in List of Preferred Fibers
…fibers and materials that are part of Textile Exchange’s Material Change Index. U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Advisor Dr. Andrew Jordan said that being a part of the index will make…
EPA Looks to Reduce Time Required for Pesticide Registration
…an essential tool for managing America’s farmland,” EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said in a news release. “EPA’s improved methodology will better protect and promote the recovery of endangered species while…
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
…press release. “I thank President Trump and Administrator Wheeler for having the backs of our farmers, ranchers, and producers and for continuing to roll back Federal overreach. With reforms and…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…a total of $630 million,” said American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) President & CEO Andrew LaVigne. “Today’s passage of USMCA provides much-need certainty as well as some key reforms to…
Five New Disease Resistant Grape Varieties Available
…and professor of viticulture and enology at UC Davis, Dr. Andrew Walker led the research which resulted in the new winegrape varieties of Camminare Noir, Paseante Noir, Errante Noir, Ambulo…
Researchers Fortify Queen of the Forages with Disease Defense
…from alfalfa, scientists turned their attention to barrel medic, a clover-like relative whose leaves produce small, antimicrobial proteins called defensins. According to Samac, who teamed with Andrew Sathoff, a former…
ASI Applauds EPA Label Approval for Sodium Cyanide
(ASI) — Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced the final interim decision for the registered use of sodium cyanide. Working with U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services, the…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
WASHINGTON, (USDA-October 4, 2019) — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue issued the following statements after President Donald J….