Corn Matters
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.
Articles tagged under: Environmental Protection Agency
Growth Energy Provides RFS Testimony
The Environmental Protection Agency hosted a hearing this past week on its 2023-2025 biofuel blending obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standards. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor urged the agency to approve the backlog of renewable fuel pathways. "We're encouraged by…
Soybean Market Reacts to EPA Announcement
The soybean market reacted violently to the EPA’s proposed RFS regulations Thursday. AgriSompo North America market analyst Sterling Smith says EPA’s proposed volumes of vegetable oil used for biodiesel and renewable diesel were very disappointing. "The biodiesel numbers were much…
EPA Releases Dicamba Draft Risk Assessment
In its draft risk assessment of dicamba, the Environmental Protection Agency says drift is still a problem for the herbicide. Despite the new label measures from 2020, EPA received nearly 3,500 incident reports for the 2021 growing season in non-dicamba…
E-15 Waivers Expected
According to Agri-Pulse, the Environmental Protection Agency is planning to grant E-15 waivers to eight states, including the Dakotas and Minnesota. The waivers would allow E-15 to be sold year-round on a permanent basis by next summer.
Use of Crop Protection Tools in Jeopardy
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring does not trust the Environmental Protection Agency and its handling of crop protection products. "They're geared up and ready to start pulling things off the shelf; they cancel registrations, change labels and that's getting…
MN Corn Issues Call to Action on Atrazine
The Environmental Protection Agency is adopting an atrazine level of concern at up to 3.4 parts per billion. Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member Todd Wentzel says it’s inconsistent with scientific, regulatory data. "There's a public comment period going on…
Neonics ‘Likely Adverse’ Endangered Species, Says EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency released its final Endangered Species Act biological evaluations for three neonicotinoid insecticides. The report says these neonics likely adversely affect most threatened or endangered species. The Center for Food Safety initiated the lawsuit that launched this…
Redefining WOTUS Is Not Simple
The Environmental Protection Agency is developing a more durable definition of Waters of the United States. The agency wants to provide certainty to agriculture, but EPA Administrator Michael Regan says it is a fine line to walk. "How do you…
EPA Extends RFS Compliance Deadlines
The Environmental Protection Agency is extending the Renewable Fuel Standard Compliance deadlines for 2019 through 2022. The 2019 extension is for small refineries only and will be the next quarterly reporting deadline after the effective 2021 RFS standards. Starting in…
