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President Biden vetoes effort to overturn WOTUS regulation

President Joe Biden has vetoed a resolution that would have overturned protections for thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways which ... READ MORE »

EPA expedites protection on high-risk pesticides

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an effort to expedite protections on some high-risk uses of four organophosphate pesticides. ... READ MORE »

The quest for a definition

Each year, farmers hear about new and exciting published research on plant biostimulants, but there seems to be a disconnect when looking at product l... READ MORE »

USDA offers simplified direct loan application for all producers

A new, simplified direct loan application is now available for all producers seeking a direct farm loan from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The new ap... READ MORE »

Bill introduced to exclude ag from SEC Climate Disclosure Rule

Earlier this week former House Ag Committee Chair (and sitting committee member) Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) re-introduced the Protect Farmers from the SEC ... READ MORE »

NPC to FDA: New “healthy” food labeling definition should include potatoes

National Potato Council (NPC) provided comments Feb. 16 in response to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed rulemaking that would update... READ MORE »

Hearing raises concerns about impact of WOTUS rule

A congressional hearing on the effects of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule drew criticism of the rule, with speakers testifying that it im... READ MORE »

New Waters of the U.S. rule creates regulatory uncertainty for farmers

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency... READ MORE »

EPA and Army finalize rule establishing WOTUS definition and restoring water protections

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army (the agencies) announced Dec. 26 a final rule establishing a durabl... READ MORE »

EPA proposes production practices to protect endangered species

EPA released an Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan Update that, according to the Agency, outlines major steps to increase protections for wildlife ... READ MORE »


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