Articles Tagged with ''Endangered Species Act''

Judge rejects injunction on Trump’s biological opinions * USDA looks to rush COVID-19 relief * Administration pressed for H-2A relief

EPA’s new method for determining how to evaluate the effects of pesticides on endangered species has been greeted with praise from the agricultural industry for offering a clear path forward for future evaluations, but sharp criticism from environmentalists for narrowing the universe of interagency reviews.

President Donald Trump’s election-year budget proposes $1 trillion in infrastructure spending, including $25 billion earmarked for rural America, while reprising recommendations for slashing farm programs and nutrition assistance.

Kalra revives deforestation bill * US turns up heat on EU * States avoiding USDA’s hemp regs

Agricultural groups are applauding the new biological opinions issued by federal wildlife agencies Tuesday, but the more flexible approach to water management for the Central Valley and State Water Projects called for in the agency reviews has angered environmental interests.

The PPIC Water Policy Center last month sent Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration its recommendations for the Water Resilience Portfolio

The Interior and Commerce departments have announced changes to the Endangered Species Act that were cheered by farmers and ranchers but harshly criticized by environmentalists, who vowed to challenge them in court.