…public health, protects the environment, agricultural activity, and economic growth. The EPA says in a news release, “Crafting a lasting definition of WOTUS means that we must bolster our understanding…
Rod Snyder Appointment to EPA Praised by Farm Groups
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the individual who will be taking over duties as Agricultural Advisor. The Rob Snyder appointment to the position is being celebrated by…
EPA Announces $21.7 Million in Grant Funding for Rural Water Projects
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expects to issue by October 15 a $21.7 million grant funding opportunity to support small drinking water and wastewater systems in rural communities. EPA Assistant…
Ag Groups Voice Concern Over Revision of WOTUS Rule
Several agricultural groups submitted recommendations for a revised definition of “waters of the United States,” known as the WOTUS rule. Comments were filed with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how you can share comments before the EPA rewrites…
Groups Disappointed in Neonicotinoid Evaluation
…the EPA didn’t use the “best available data” and say that several assumptions the EPA made don’t align with how growers actually use the products. Kevin Scott, president of the…
EPA Announces Resources to Better Address Nutrient Pollution Affecting Waters
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new resources to address adverse effects of nutrient pollution in waters, including algae blooms. The three new resources will help EPA’s co-regulators and partners…
EPA Moves to End Chlorpyrifos Use on National Scale
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken action to prohibit chlorpyrifos use on a national level. A Final Rule was recently issued to revoke all tolerances of the pesticide….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Farm Bureau’s disappointment in the EPA’s Chlorpyrifos decision, a…
Weedy Rice Workshop Provides Important Updates to Growers
…the registration of potential products,” said Brim-DeForest. “We need to be able to tell the EPA and DPR exactly what we have and generally where it’s located as well.” Timothy…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-06-21
…2020, the EPA seeking comment on WOTUS and the weedy rice workshop providing important updates to growers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Plans for Revising the WOTUS Definition Moving Forward
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army are moving forward with revising the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). Updating the WOTUS definition…
UC Davis Receives $6 Million to Promote Safe Pesticide Use
UC Davis is set to receive a total of $6 million in funding support to promote safe pesticide use. The funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be…
Intrepid Section 18 is Approved for Armyworm Control in 2021
…The Section 18 was approved by EPA and DPR and so the product’s going to be available this year,” Espino noted. “For any growers and PCAs that want to use…