Articles tagged under: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Proposes New Renewable Volume Obligations
Published July 5, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing 20.04 billion gallons of renewable fuels to be blended into fuel supply in 2020, an increase from the 19.92 billion gallons in 2018. The mandate includes 15 billion gallons of conventional biofuels, such as…EPA Releases Final E15 Rule
Published May 31, 2019
President Trump kept his promise to farmers. The Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule allowing year-round sales of E15 by summer driving season. EPA Assistant Administrator of the Office of Air and Radiation Bill Wehrum explained the action will extend…Glyphosate Still Safe, But Potential Ecological Risks
Published May 1, 2019
In its latest review of glyphosate, the Environmental Protection Agency says the herbicide poses no health risk to humans when application follows the label. However, there could be conservation risks to using the herbicide. As a result, the EPA is…Ethanol Supporters Push for Final E15 Rule in Hearing
Published April 1, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency hosted a hearing Friday on providing flexibility for E15 and the RIN compliance system. Biofuel supporters asked the agency not to adopt proposed changes to RINs and to finalize the E15 rule. Growth Energy CEO Emily…EPA Issues More Small Refinery Exemptions
Published March 15, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved five additional 2017 Small Refinery Exemptions to the Renewable Fuel Standard. Two more petitions have been received for 2018 exemptions. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper told reporters this is an important…President Trump Wants Wheeler to Lead the EPA
Published November 19, 2018
President Donald Trump said he plans to nominate Andrew Wheeler to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Wheeler is currently the acting administrator of the agency. Wheeler replaced former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt after Pruitt resigned in July.Dicamba Registration Delay Continues
Published October 30, 2018
The Environmental Protection Agency is telling university weed specialists a decision on dicamba registration still hasn’t been made. Dicamba registration expires November 9. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says it’s unfortunate for farmers trying to make decisions for next…A Tight Timeline for Summer E15 Use
Published October 26, 2018
The timeline is tight for the Environmental Protection Agency to get an E15 rule completed and ready by June 1. "Much of our conversation and emphasis in the weeks and months ahead will be making sure we can be a…Still Waiting for EPA’s Dicamba Announcement
Published October 18, 2018
Farmers are still waiting on the Environmental Protection Agency to decide whether or not to re-register dicamba. The EPA was expected to make an announcement in August. In a statement, the EPA tells the Red River Farm Network they continue…