After an extended 30-day comment period, farmers and agriculture experts have voiced strong opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) draft herbicide strategy for endangered species. The strategy released in…
Week in Review: New WOTUS Creates Similar Disappointment & Additional Support Coming to Battle INSV
A revised Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule has been released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-30-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the EPA amending the WOTUS rule, ag groups urging presidential candidates to boost…
Disappointment with EPA’s Latest WOTUS Rule
…disappointment in the latest WOTUS rule. Many note that the new amendments fall short of addressing long-term issues. “The ruling in Sackett v. EPA was a chance for EPA and…
EPA Amends WOTUS Rule; NCBA Responds
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says in order to conform to the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Sackett v. EPA case, it and the U.S. Department of the Army are…
AgNet Weekly: EATS Act Part One
…in Sonoma County 10:12 May 11, 2024: Representative Mann on Canceled NASS Reports 07:04 April 27, 2024: AFBF’s Courtney Briggs on EPA PFAS Rule 12:34 April 13, 2024: Representative Austin…
EPA Denies CAFO Petitions from Environmental Groups
…and 2022. Several industry groups, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and National Pork Producers Council, supported the EPA’s decision. “NCBA appreciates the EPA recognizing that America’s farmers and…
AgNet Weekly: Senator Cramer on Foreign Ownership of U.S. Ag Land
…27, 2024: AFBF’s Courtney Briggs on EPA PFAS Rule 12:34 April 13, 2024: Representative Austin Scott on Farm Bill, Trade, Labor, and more 13:03 April 6, 2024: Jacqueline Heard, Founder…
Week in Review: Deadline Approaches for FARMER Program & Concerns with EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
The California Air Resources Board is accepting applications for the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) program. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a draft white paper…
Week in Review: New Tomato Cost Study Available & New Canadian Import Requirements for Lettuce
…season. EPA Administrator Michael Regan noted that the Clean Air Act highlights Congress’ concern regarding attempts by manufacturers to impede the ability to repair equipment. Blue Diamond Growers is expanding…
More Time Requested for Review of EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a draft white paper in support of its Vulnerable Species Pilot program. EPA identified mitigation measures for 27 species that are considered vulnerable…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-09-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the EPA’s clarification on the Right to Repair issue, organic fresh produce sales…
Clean Air Act Does Not Impede the Right to Repair
The Clean Air Act (CCA) does not prevent farmers and independent businesses from making repairs to farming equipment. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan made that clear in a…
AgNet Weekly: Ethan Lane and Representative Victoria Spartz
…Anti Animal Ag Measure in Sonoma County 10:12 May 11, 2024: Representative Mann on Canceled NASS Reports 07:04 April 27, 2024: AFBF’s Courtney Briggs on EPA PFAS Rule 12:34 April…