…the nightmare is over. Thanks to President Trump and Administrator Wheeler for their commitment to farmers and ranchers, and restoring the rule of law. NCBA looks forward to the finalization…
EPA Considering More Hemp Pesticides
…tools for hemp in time for use during the 2020 application and growing seasons,” EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said in a news release. “We hope this transparent and public process…
Overruled: EPA Trumps California’s Cancerous Glyphosate Labeling
…program to dictate federal policy,” EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said in a news release. “It is critical that federal regulatory agencies like EPA relay to consumers accurate, scientific-based information about…
Industry Concerned with FDA Oversight of Animal Genomics
…– have already adopted risk-based GE regulations that are far less onerous,” said NPPC Lead Counsel for Science and Technology Andrew Bailey. “More broadly, many other countries and regions are…
Industry Response to Ruling on Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
…Administrator Andrew Wheeler for moving expeditiously to finalize this important E15 rule.” Renewable Fuels Association RFA Applauds Final Rule Allowing Year-Round E15 The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) today welcomed the…
EPA Delivers On President Trump’s Promise To Allow Year-Round Sale Of E15 Gasoline
And Improve Transparency In Renewable Fuel Markets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler signed the final action that would remove the key regulatory barrier to using gasoline blended with…
Industry Reaction to USDA Trade Relief Announcement
…as congressional approval of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. America’s farmers and ranchers need fair and open access to markets.” American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) President & CEO Andy LaVigne Andrew W….
EPA: Glyphosate Products ‘No Risks to Public Health’
…uses of glyphosate,” EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said in a press release. “Today’s proposed action includes new management measures that will help farmers use glyphosate in the most effective and…
California Citrus Growers Face Existential Threat in HLB
…bacterium that causes the disease, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus, has destroyed tens of thousands of acres of trees in Florida, says Andrew Meadows, spokesperson for Lakeland-based Florida Citrus Mutual. “We are…
Farm Bureau’s Duvall, Aiken Cite Strengths of Clean Water Rule
…the Tennessee Farm Bureau and kicked-off by Tennessee Farm Bureau President Jeff Aiken, included presentations by Acting Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, who provided…
EPA and Army Propose New “Waters of the United States” Definition
…limits of the Clean Water Act and provides states and landowners the certainty they need to manage their natural resources and grow local economies,” said EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “For the…
ASTA Applauds International Statement in Support of Plant Breeding Innovation
…food production system,” said ASTA President & CEO Andrew LaVigne. “Seed is a global industry, and in light of the recent disappointing decision by the European Court of Justice, efforts…
EPA Announces Changes To Dicamba Registration
…stakeholders. “EPA understands that dicamba is a valuable pest control tool for America’s farmers,” said EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “By extending the registration for another two years with important…
Trump Hints at Naming Wheeler Permanent EPA Administrator
President Donald Trump may be planning to permanently place Andrew Wheeler as Environmental Protection Agency Administrator. Andrew Wheeler USEPA photo by Eric Vance Pro Farmer reports that Trump this week…