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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…

Animal Ag Water Quality Subcommittee Nominations Open

Published November 20, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced the creation of an Animal Ag Water Quality Subcommittee. EPA Agricultural Advisor Rob Snyder said this is in response to the denial of two petitions to overhaul the Clean Water Act permitting program. “We…

Proposed Wastewater Rule Draws Criticism

Published November 11, 2023

The National Pork Producers Council, North American Meat Institute and U.S. Poultry and Egg Association met with representatives of the White House Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to voice concerns over EPA’s proposed wastewater…

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EPA Preparing New Herbicide Strategy

Published July 24, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency will release its final herbicide strategy by the end of March, 2024. EPA must submit a draft proposal for public comment by the end of this month. This effort is part of a settlement agreement between…

EPA Faces Cuts in House Budget Bill

Published July 24, 2023

The House Appropriations Committee has approved a budget that would reduce the EPA's funding to its lowest level since 1991. The party-line vote cut the agency's budget by nearly 40 percent from the current fiscal year. The bill now goes…

Practical Experience Gained on E-Tour

Published June 29, 2023

The North Dakota Grain Growers Association E-Tour was based out of the Williston area this year. "This is our 29th year hosting the tour," said Ed Kessel, president, NDGGA. "We looked at a broad spectrum of things on what it…

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…

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EPA Official to Leave the Agency

Chlorpyrifos Concerns Remain

Midwest States Closer to Year-round E15 Sales

Year-Round E15 Goes Back to Court

Animal Ag Water Quality Subcommittee Nominations Open

Proposed Wastewater Rule Draws Criticism

EPA Preparing New Herbicide Strategy

EPA Faces Cuts in House Budget Bill

Practical Experience Gained on E-Tour

Congressional Intervention May Be Necessary

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