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Pushback Over Brazil Beef Tariff Exemption; EPA Faces Pesticide Label Petition
Line on Agriculture
The U.S. Trade Representative is investigating Brazilian policies that may restrict U.S. commerce, with a focus on Brazil's agricultural practices linked to deforestation. Additionally, the Center for Biological Diversity has petitioned the EPA to add cancer warning labels to pesticides with potential links to cancer.
NCBA Backs All‑Male Fly to Fight Screw Worms
Line on Agriculture
The detection of the New World screwworm near the U.S. border and a proposal to transfer the USA Agricultural Research Service to the Environmental Protection Agency to register a product that would increase the production of sterile male flies for pest control.
Citrus Comeback Tool
Southeast Regional Ag News
New EPA-approved rootstock targets citrus greening at the source.
NCBA backs revised USDA screw-worm playbook
Line on Agriculture
The USDA's second draft of the New World screw worm response plan is acceptable to the National Cattlemen's Beef Association after pushing back on the initial draft plan.
Helping Farmers Understand EPA Herbicide Strategy
Line on Agriculture
Efforts are underway to educate farmers on new EPA pesticide guidance for farmers.
EPA Urged to Ban Paraquat
Southeast Regional Ag News
More than 50 U.S. lawmakers are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to ban the use of a weedkiller linked to Parkinson’s disease and other health risks to humans.
Quaggas in the Snake
Idaho Ag Today
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) announced a targeted quagga mussel treatment.
California Under Microscope with Pesticide Labeling
California Ag Today
A coalition of attorneys general is urging the Environmental Protection Agency to implement a new rule that would create uniform labeling requirements on pesticide products across the country
Farm Bureau Federation Tailpipe Litigation
Line on Agriculture
The Environmental Protection Agency has issued tailpipe emissions rules that are not rural-friendly, according to AFBF.
CropLife America Works to Provide Ag Producers Tools
Line on Agriculture
New CropLife America CEO, Alex Dunn discusses their involvement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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.
Ag Group Says New WOTUS Rule Not Clear
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American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Government Affairs Director, Courtney Briggs
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.
National Farmers Union Pushes for Change in EPA Tailpipe Emissions Proposal
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National Farmers Union, Senior Adviser, Ann Steckel
American Farm Bureau Federation; Renewable Fuels Volumes Standards Fall Short
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American Farm Bureau Federation Economist, Bernt Nelson
Part 2: Growth Energy Weighs in On Tailpipe Emissions Reduction Efforts
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Growth Energy General Counsel, Joe Kakesh
