- EPA Proposes Wide Range of Changes to RFS
Environmental Protection Agency proposes modification to RFS to include new pathway for isobutanol, clarify eligibility for ethanol from crop residues
05/22/2013
- House Ag Committee Passes 2013 Farm Bill
The House Ag Committee passes farm bill 36-10 in 10 hours of debate.
05/15/2013
- Senate Passes Water Resources Development Act
Water Resources Bill includes infrastructure upgrade provisions that could benefit ag industry
05/15/2013
- National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Calls For Spill Rule Clarifications
Group pushes amendment to Water Resources Development Act to clarify EPA SPCC rules (Update, 5/9/13)
05/08/2013
- 7 Things You Might Have Missed This Week
Kansas Wheat Tour, playing the planting waiting game, and chicken diapers
05/03/2013
- NCBA Says Producer Information Remains At Risk
Group's past president says Environmental Protection Agency 'cannot be trusted with sensitive information'
05/02/2013
- Federal Report Cites Several Factors For Bee Decline
Following closely behind regulatory action on bee health in the EU, two federal agencies take a look at bee populations and what might be causing an overall decline
05/02/2013
- House Members Request More Complete ESA Pesticides Report
House Ag Committee leader says farmers need specific answers about regulatory processes in determining pesticide safety for endangered wildlife
05/01/2013
- Court Dismisses Pesticide 'Mega' Lawsuit
Group says suit could have 'drastically changed' crop protection
04/27/2013