Articles tagged under: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Herbicide Strategy Ruling Leaves Ag Groups Frustrated
Published August 23, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency has released its finalized version of the Endangered Species Act Herbicide Strategy, which has been met with concern from multiple agriculture groups. American Soybean Association President Josh Gackle said the agency made some concessions from the…Collaboration Needed to Reduce Regulatory Impact on Farmers
Published July 11, 2024
On Wednesday, the House Agriculture Committee examined the consequences of the Environmental Protection Agency's actions on American Agriculture. In a hearing filled with criticism for the agency, National Farmers Union Vice President Jeff Kippley reminded lawmakers about the good things…ND Ag Groups Petition Governor Burgum About E15 Waiver
Published June 20, 2024
Three North Dakota ag groups have submitted a letter to Governor Doug Burgum requesting the state be added to the waiver petition for year-round E15 sales. North Dakota was included in the petition when it was first submitted to the…EPA Labels Formaldehyde as Unreasonable Risk to Human Health
Published March 27, 2024
The EPA released its draft formaldehyde risk evaluation this month. The report claims that formaldehyde poses an "unreasonable risk to human health." American Feed Industry Association Director of Feed Manufacturing and Regulatory Affairs Gary Huddleston argues that formaldehyde is a…EPA Decision Questioned
Published March 22, 2024
With the EPA's new standards for vehicle emissions, the agency expects electric vehicle sales to account for over 50 percent of total vehicle sales by 2032. Ag groups voiced concern over the impact on the infrastructure and Rural America. Minnesota…Congressional Intervention May Be Necessary
Published June 22, 2023
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth is adamant, saying a lower requirement for biodiesel use through 2025 undermines years of work. “We’ve worked with biodiesel for 20-plus years and now the EPA just decided they are going a different…EPA ‘Undershoots’ Biodiesel Consumption
Published June 14, 2023
Advanced Biofuels Association President Michael McAdams wants the Environmental Protection Agency to raise the rates for the updated Renewable Fuel Standard. "Long story short, the proposed rule and numbers significantly undershot 2024 and 2025." ABA supports 500 million gallons as…Corn Growers Push for Year-Round E15
Published April 5, 2023
Eighteen state corn grower groups and the National Corn Growers Association sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging him to continue open access to E-15 during the summer months. North Dakota Corn Growers Association President Andrew Mauch says…Corn Matters
Published January 12, 2023
The EPA released their proposed volumes for the Renewable Fuel's Standard. Hear more from MCGA President Richard Syverson in the latest Corn Matters, presented by Minnesota Corn.