…get it done,” ordering him to meet with Environmental Protection Agency acting administrator Andrew Wheeler. Following the call, Perdue told reporters he expects to have an announcement “sooner rather than…
Continued Abuse of Small Refiner Waivers Renders Proposed 2019 RFS Volumes ‘Meaningless,’ RFA Tells EPA
…of the 2019 proposed volumes are flawed and indefensible,” RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen wrote in comments to EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler. EPA can “ensure that the RVOs…
Agri View: Problems Farmers Face Each Year
…afford a giant 10 wheeler semi truck. Agriculture is just as dependent on these vehicles as any other industry. How may farms can stay functional without farm labor? Now. Here…
ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed during Harvest
…yields,” said ASTA President & CEO Andrew LaVigne. “Farmers and applicators know the importance of proper management to minimize the risk of pesticide exposure to humans and the environment. This…
EPA Approves Sorghum Oil for Biofuels
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler approved sorghum as an eligible feedstock under the Renewable Fuels Standard. The announcement marks a significant step toward leveling the playing field for…
EPA Seeking “New Tone”
The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking a “new tone” with a change in leadership. Andrew Wheeler, who now serves as the acting administrator of the EPA, is aiming for a…
Groups React to Pruitt Resignation
Pruitt President Donald Trump accepted the resignation of Scott Pruitt last week as head of the Environmental Protection Agency. The Senate has already confirmed Deputy Administrator Andrew Wheeler as the…
EPA Administrator Pruitt Resigns
…Andrew Wheeler, who will take over as the acting Administrator next week. The departure of Pruitt follows months of scrutiny that gathered momentum following reports that Pruitt had rented a…
Ag Aviation Association Asks Drone Operators to Be Cautious of Ag Aircraft
…is asking UAV operators to do everything they can to avoid ag aircraft. Association Executive Director Andrew Moore says “It’s incredibly difficult, if not impossible, for agricultural aviators to see…
Charring Experience Helps Conservation Planner Assist Others
California’s Natural Resources Conservation Service named Andrew Loganbill it’s 2017 Conservation Planner of the Year for his workload and post-fire expertise that was called on well outside of his home…
Bringing Persimmons into the Limelight
…of the U.S. persimmon crop, according to Andrew Breksa, a chemist at ARS’s Western Regional Research Center(WRRC) in Albany, California. Persimmon trees are also grown by home gardeners and in…
ASTA Supports USDA Action
…in soliciting stakeholder feedback on policy around plant breeding innovation while actively engaging in the on-going dialogue at the global level,” said ASTA President & CEO Andrew W. LaVigne. “Public…
Another Successful California Small Farm Conference
…from Danny Lazzarini and Andrew Seidman who were handpicked to take over Woodleaf Farms. Lazzarini and Seidman both spoke about the amount of community support they have received in the…
Agri View: Farm Mechanical Technology
…4 wheeler for family fun has become a 4 wheel drive vehicle that pulls trailers, drives cattle, and performs a variety of jobs that are part of everyday life on…