Articles tagged under: EPA
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…Biofuels Absent From EPA Emission Standards for Cars and Light Trucks
Published December 21, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced its greenhouse gas emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks. This for the model years 2023-to-2026. The EPA said this action will pave the way to “an all-electric” future. Renewable Fuels Association President…EPA Releases 2022 Agenda
Published December 17, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency released its unified agenda for the year ahead. The agency plans to release plans for the 2023 renewable volume obligations under the RFS by May and complete the rule one year from now. Canola oil is…EPA Sued Over Neonics
Published December 16, 2021
The Center for Food Safety and Pesticide Action Network of North America have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency. The environmental groups claim the agency has failed to regulate neonicotinoid seed treatments which is threatening pollinators and beneficial…Double Check NRCS Wetland Determination Maps
Published December 11, 2021
Last year, USDA adjusted the wetland determination process. Minnesota-based Rinke Noonan Law attorney Kale Van Bruggen says famers can recertify wetland determinations or request changes. NRCS wetland determination maps are also connected to the EPA’s Waters of the United States…One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Published December 9, 2021
Biofuel groups say EPA took a positive step forward in addressing small refinery exemptions with this past week's announcement, but there’s disappointment in the reduction of blending requirements. "First of all, 2020 blending requirements were already adjusted, because of the…No Timeline for Dicamba Registration Decision
Published December 8, 2021
A meeting this past week in Alexandria, Virginia brought together the EPA, state pesticide regulatory officials and the agriculture industry. The fate of dicamba was discussed. A senior EPA official said the agency has not made any decision regarding the…EPA Proposes Blending Requirements, Denies 65 Small Refinery Exemptions
Published December 7, 2021
The EPA released their proposed draft rule for 2020, 2021 and 2022 blending requirements. EPA’s proposed 2020 volumes are at 17.1 billion gallons. This includes 4.63 billion gallons of advanced biofuels and leaves more than 12 billion gallons for conventional…Emissions Reporting Waiver May be Lifted
Published November 30, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering a rule implemented during the Trump Administration that exempted large-scale livestock farms from reporting emissions. A motion was made in federal court by the Biden Administration saying the EPA is concerned the exemption does…