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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…

EPA Announcement Expected This Week

Published March 17, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency will reportedly release its final tailpipe emissions rule for cars and trucks on Wednesday. This rule will cover model years 2027 to 2032. The new emissions standards are expected to increase the adoption of electric vehicles.

EPA Launches Ag and Rural Affairs Office

Published March 4, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency is creating a new Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced the news at Commodity Classic. "With the establishment of this new office, we will ensure agriculture and rural stakeholders have a…

EPA Allows Existing Dicamba Stocks to be Used

Published February 14, 2024

A federal court vacated the registration of over-the-top dicamba products earlier this month. In light of the court’s order, EPA is allowing the limited sale and distribution of existing stocks of the dicamba products. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring…

ASGA, Registrants and EPA Working on Chlorpyrifos Issue

Published February 7, 2024

American Sugarbeet Growers Association Vice President of Science and Innovation Nick Storer is in his second month on the job. Storer is focused on crop protection technologies and the regulatory process. A federal appeals court vacated the EPA ban on chlorpyrifos…

EPA Official to Leave the Agency

Published January 11, 2024

The assistant administrator of EPA’s Office of Water, Radhika Fox, is leaving the agency at the end of February. Fox has had a key role in the oversight of water issues, including the controversial Waters of the United States rule.

Chlorpyrifos Concerns Remain

Published December 24, 2023

American Sugarbeet Growers Association CEO Luther Markwart is pleased with the EPA’s decision to create new guidelines for the use of chlorpyrifos. “Farmers rely on these pesticides to protect crops from destructive pests and maintain important conservation practices,” said Markwart.…

Midwest States Closer to Year-round E15 Sales

Published December 20, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency has finally sent its final rule for permanent year-round sales of E15 to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review. Eight states, including Minnesota and South Dakota, sought this change. EPA was supposed…

Year-Round E15 Goes Back to Court

Published November 30, 2023

The states of Iowa and Nebraska are seeking a summary judgment to require EPA to act on the year-round sale of E15 fuel in the Midwest. Eight states, including Minnesota and South Dakota, asked the agency last year for a…

Articles tagged under: EPA

EPA Labels Formaldehyde as Unreasonable Risk to Human Health

EPA Decision Questioned

EPA Announcement Expected This Week

EPA Launches Ag and Rural Affairs Office

EPA Allows Existing Dicamba Stocks to be Used

ASGA, Registrants and EPA Working on Chlorpyrifos Issue

EPA Official to Leave the Agency

Chlorpyrifos Concerns Remain

Midwest States Closer to Year-round E15 Sales

Year-Round E15 Goes Back to Court

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