Articles tagged under: Environmental Protection Agency
MN Corn Issues Call to Action on Atrazine
Published August 5, 2022
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
Published June 17, 2022
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
Published May 5, 2022
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
Published January 28, 2022
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…EPA Renews Enlist Registrations, With Updates
Published January 11, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency issued two seven-year registrations for Enlist Duo herbicide and Enlist One herbicide from Corteva Agriscience. According to the EPA, the new product labels feature robust control measures to protect non-target plants and animals, meet FIFRA standards…EPA Looks Back at 2021 Dicamba Incidents
Published December 21, 2021
Given the new information from the 2021 growing season, the EPA is trying to decide whether over-the-top dicamba applications can be used in a manner that doesn’t put non-target crops, plants or species at risk. According to a press release…EPA Unveils Four Year Strategic Plan
Published October 4, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency released a four-year draft strategic plan. The Renewable Fuels Standard is included as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The draft plan also includes water quality, chemical and pesticide safety.Cramer Still Anticipates In-Person WOTUS Meeting for ND
Published August 9, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency is looking for feedback as they begin the process of redefining the Waters of the U.S. rule. The virtual meetings beginning next week are a slight change from what was discussed when EPA Administrator Michael Regan…EPA Responds to OIG Report on Dicamba
Published May 27, 2021
In a statement, an EPA spokesperson said scientific integrity is a priority for the Biden-Harris Administration. The political interference that happened with the 2018 dicamba decision happened despite the best efforts of the EPA’s career scientists and managers that recommended…