U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt announced a 12-month extension for implementation of the revised final Certification and Training of Pesticide Applicators (C&T) rule. EPA received feedback from states…
Perdue to Announce USDA Reorganization Thursday Afternoon
…foreign agricultural services into two positions, one to oversee the domestic Farm Service Agency and Risk Management Agency functions and another to be an advocate for exports and to oversee…
Western View: The Times, They are A-Changin’
…the EPA was all set to ban it completely. Scott Pruitt killed the ban, opting to allow the continued use of a material that many growers consider essential. And here’s…
ASTA Hosts Meeting to Discuss Palmer Amaranth, other Weed Issues
…and state requirements for seed purity and germination, and these results must be listed on the seed tag. Click here for more information on environmental and conservation seed, including a…
U.S. on Path to Sustainable Commercial Fishing Waters
…of fishing or other causes, such as environmental changes. Two new fisheries rebuilt in 2016 Two stocks were rebuilt in 2016: albacore in the North Atlantic (left) and barndoor skate…
Farm Bureau Applauds EPA’s Water Rule Outreach
Duvall American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall praised the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to collaborate closely with governors regarding revision of the Waters of the United States rule. “EPA…
EPA and U.S. Army Solicit State Input on Redefining “Waters of the U.S.”
“EPA is restoring states’ important role in the regulation of water” – Administrator Pruitt U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army sent a letter to governors soliciting input from…
Bayer to Sell Liberty Crop Protection to Gain Monsanto Takeover Approval
Bayer will sell its Liberty and Libertylink-branded seeds business to gain antitrust approval for its acquisition of Monsanto. Reuters reports the divestment of the two global brands, a requirement imposed…
Changes Needed in Farm Bill Safety Net Outlined at Senate Hearing
…held at the Saginaw Valley Research Center that the Margin Protection Program (MPP), created in the 2014 Farm Bill, “has failed to deliver the protection farmers need and expect. While…
Free Trade, Relationships Key To Market Competitiveness In South Korea
…on the advantages of biotechnology and, of course, promoting free trade between the United States and South Korea. Those investments, using both member dollars and matching grants included in U.S….
Federal Policies on Rural Issues Gain Attention
…prosperity, and to review the Antiquities Act of 1906. The first executive order created the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity, which will look for ways to reduce…
Urban School Food Alliance Responds to School Nutrition Standard
…food programs that include antibiotic-free initiatives and the elimination of unwholesome ingredients in the food supply. We will persist in helping the environment by employing sound environmental practices and by…
Notice of Determination of Changes to the National Poultry Improvement Plan Program Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is updating the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) Program Standards. In a previous notice, the Agency proposed changes to…
FDA to Address Agricultural Biotechnology Misinformation
Included in a budget deal to avert a government shutdown is funding for the Food and Drug Administration for consumer outreach and education regarding agricultural biotechnology. The Washington Post reports…
