The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled updates to its Herbicide Strategy, aiming to strike a balance between helping farmers and safeguarding endangered species. This strategy, part of the …
New Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Within EPA Announced
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched the Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs to enhance engagement with agricultural and rural communities. The initiative aims to involve farmers and …
EPA Denies CAFO Petitions from Environmental Groups
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rejected petitions that sought stricter regulations for confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Environmental groups had initially sent the CAFO petitions back in 2017 …
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 …
Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Treated Seed Regulations
Two environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in regard to treated seed regulations. The lawsuit was filed by the Center for Food Safety …
Disappointment in EPA’s Final Rule for Plant Incorporated Protectants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule regarding Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs). PIPs are classified as pesticidal substances that are produced by plants, along with the genetic …
Growers Encouraged to Prepare for Updated ESA Workplan Impacts
Industry members are being encouraged to familiarize themselves with updated plans from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Adjustments are coming to EPA’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan. Announced …
The Start of The New Year Sees New WOTUS Rule
A final rule to define the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act was issued to end out 2022. The final WOTUS rule was announced by …
Groups Disappointed in Neonicotinoid Evaluation
Grower organizations representing a variety of crops are disappointed with the Environmental Protection Agency’s draft biological evaluation for several neonicotinoid products. The groups representing farmers across the country say that …
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. …
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 …
Agreement Reaffirms Multi-Agency Commitment to Address Food Waste
A formal agreement was recently renewed between multiple federal agencies in an effort to address food waste. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and U.S. …
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler is announcing the appointment of thirty-three members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee (FRRCC). Established in 2008, the FRRCC provides …
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