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Dicamba Decision; Based on Science or Approval Procedure Error
Line on Agriculture
Groups say a science-based agency should make final decisions on herbicide use and there are unanswered questions regarding using what farmers already have on hand this spring.
Efforts to Reduce Food Waste in the Chicken Industry
Southeast Regional Ag News
In comments prompted by EPA proposal, the National Chicken Council recently outlined how chicken producers reduce food waste, recycle byproducts and utilize products that would otherwise be destined for landfills
Endangered Species Act Compliance and EPA Herbicide Strategy
Line on Agriculture
The Environmental Protection Agency is trying to come into compliance with the Endangered Species Act and that will affect most of the US agriculture industry.
Have a USDA Payment? Hop Online!
Southeast Regional Ag News
Starting in February, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says that most farm loan borrowers will be able to make loan payments online through the Pay My Loan feature on farmers.gov.
Pesticide Labeling Rules
Fruit Grower Report
State pesticide labeling rules that differ from federal rules from the Environmental Protection Agency could be a target in the next farm bill, according to U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse.
USDA Livestock Risk and Specialty Crops Programs For Price Declines
Line on Agriculture
Marcia Bunger, Risk Management Agency Administrator for USDA talks about popular programs for US producers.
Ag Group Says New WOTUS Rule Not Clear
Line on Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Government Affairs Director, Courtney Briggs
Supporting Agriculture in Idalia’s Wake
Southeast Regional Ag News
With damage from Hurricane Idalia being assessed, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is doing what it can to assist.
Clean Water Act Back in the News
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers Tuesday announced a final rule amending the 2023 definition of “waters of the United States.”
EPA Airing on the Side of the Farmer
Southeast Regional Ag News
In a letter to the National Farmers Union, the Environmental Protection Agency affirmed that the Clean Air Act cannot be used as a basis to restrict independent repair of farm equipment.
$250 million U.S. to Ukraine Ag Producers and Manure for Fertilizer
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. will provide another $250 million in aid to Ukraine’s agricultural producers, and farmers who use manure as a fertilizer get most of the livestock byproduct from their own operations.
National Farmers Union Pushes for Change in EPA Tailpipe Emissions Proposal
Line on Agriculture
National Farmers Union, Senior Adviser, Ann Steckel
GA Dept of Ag Regains Law Enforcement Status and USDA Confirms Torres Small
The Agribusiness Update
Georgia Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper announced the Georgia Ag Department has REGAINED its status as a law enforcement agency, and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack confirms Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of the USDA.
Big Gains for Blueberry Consumption and USDA's June Planted Acreage Estimates
The Agribusiness Update
With imports now at nearly 60% of total blueberry supplies, blueberry consumption has seen big gains in recent years, and USDA releases June Planted Acreage Estimates
American Farm Bureau Federation; Renewable Fuels Volumes Standards Fall Short
Line on Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation Economist, Bernt Nelson
Part 2: Growth Energy Weighs in On Tailpipe Emissions Reduction Efforts
Line on Agriculture
Growth Energy General Counsel, Joe Kakesh
SCOTUS WOTUS Decision Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Big news for agriculture out of Washington D.C. where the Supreme Court ruled against the EPA in the Sackett vs EPA case, and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives his reaction.
SCOTUS WOTUS Decision Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Big news for agriculture out of Washington D.C. where the Supreme Court ruled against the EPA in the Sackett vs EPA case, and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives his reaction.
National Cattlemen's Beef Assocation Lawsuit Lays Foundation for WOTUS Nexus Test Languae
Line on Agriculture
National Cattlmen's Beef Association General Council, Mary-Thomas Hart