Articles tagged under: EPA
Regional EPA Administrator Appointed
Published November 19, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency has appointed regional administrators for regions 2, 4 and 8. Former Colorado Speaker of the House KC Becker will oversee Region 8, which includes Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming and 28 Tribal Nations.…EPA Rules Herbicides Affect Endangered Species
Published November 15, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency has determined glyphosate, atrazine and simazine are likely to adversely affect certain species under the Endangered Species Act and their habitats. To be specific, the agency claims nearly 1,700 species and 800 habitats could be impacted.…Label Violation Penalized by EPA
Published November 12, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency has levied its first fine for dicamba label violations. Nutrien Ag Solutions is facing a fine of $668,000 for applying dicamba in a way that was not consistent with the label. This happened on several farms…Governors Send E15 Letter to EPA
Published November 7, 2021
Seven governors from the Midwest are asking EPA Administrator Michael Regan to outline the next steps forward to allow E15 to be sold year-round. Earlier this year, a court overturned the 2019 EPA regulation allowing year-round E15 sales. Minnesota Governor…Growth Energy Wants to Sue the EPA Over RVOs
Published November 3, 2021
Growth Energy is threatening to sue the Environmental Protection Agency if they do not release the 2022 Renewable Volume Obligations in the next 60 days. By statute, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says the EPA must release the final Renewable…Ag Groups Glad Snyder Named EPA Ag Advisor
Published October 8, 2021
Agriculture and biofuel groups have a mostly positive response to the EPA’s recently named agriculture advisor. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall is confident Rod Snyder will be a strong advocate for agriculture engagement and collaboration. National Farmers Union…EPA Ag Advisor Selected
Published October 7, 2021
The Biden Administration has selected Rod Snyder as the EPA’s senior advisor for agriculture. For the past seven years, Snyder has been president of Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture. Previously, Snyder worked for the National Corn Growers…Goehring: Unknowns Remain for Dicamba Going into 2022
Published October 5, 2021
Regarding dicamba use in 2022, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is telling farmers to stay tuned. "I have no idea what EPA will come out with next. If they'll continue, cancel or put new tools on the table, I…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.