…regulations will become effective 30 days after they are published in the Federal Register. The rule refines the application review process and increases financial certainty by giving developers the option…
Ag Groups React to New GIPSA Rules
The Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration recently began working on updating its Farmer Fair Practice Rules and some Ag groups are concerned. Two new rules and one interim rule…
New Administration May Benefit Seed Industry
A new administration likely means changes are coming on the regulation front for agriculture industries. Seed industry leaders say the new philosophies could be beneficial to their key issues. American…
What Does Trump Win Mean for Ag
…so-called “death tax.” Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today reports the Trump-Pence administration intends to be involved in putting together the 2018 Farm Bill, and likely won’t support splitting the bill…
Duvall Comments on Election Results
…and keep their campaign promises by addressing the issues that matter to the people who sent them to Washington. Farm Bureau looks forward to working with the new administration and…
West Coast Ports Improving Infrastructure, but More Needed
…States and strengthen the role of freight transportation in U.S. economic competitiveness. Federal guidance and leading practices in capital planning emphasize that good information is essential to sound decision making…
States Join Dow-DuPont Merger Probe
At least seven states have joined a federal antitrust probe of the planned merger between DuPont and Dow Chemical Company. A separate group of state attorneys generals are expected to…
With Election Day Over, Farm Groups Push for TPP
…however, with congressional leadership voicing concerns and opposition to the deal. But the Obama Administration believes it can push the deal through Congress before the administration leaves the White House….
Environmental Assessment for the Biological Control of Giant Reed
…corridors, and impediment of law enforcement activities on the international border. Many Federal and State agencies, as well as private entities, conduct programs to manage giant reed, as well as…
State Water Agencies Side Against WOTUS
…aqueducts, could be considered “tributaries,” potentially leading to a set of new regulations. Politico called the move a blow to the Obama administration after the EPA made changes in the…
Post-Election Flurry of Environmental Rules Expected
…gallons. Other regulations expected by the Obama administration include governing of renewable energy development on federal lands, an offshore oil and gas leasing plan, methane standards for oil and gas…
Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future
…pollinator populations critical to the nation’s economy, food security and environmental health began to show signs of notable decline, the entire Obama Administration sprang into action. The federal-wide “National Strategy…
Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Oppose TPP
…another survey commenter urged. “I understand we live in a global economy, but, our federal government’s job is to do what is best for us – not the other countries.”…
Trade Officials Prepare to Push TPP following Elections
Officials from the Obama administration and other Trans-Pacific Partnership countries are ramping up their efforts to build support for ratifying the 12-country pact. But the International Center for Trade says…