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EPA regs on biogas producers upheld by D.C. Circuit

Court also rejects request for stay of power plant rule

07/19/24 1:37 PM By Steve Davies

A federal appeals court has upheld EPA regulations covering biogas producers who want to benefit from the Renewable Fuel Standard, saying that under the law, the agency “must be able to verify that the biogas-derived fuel it is being asked to count as renewable was made with the correct biogas.”

53 projects selected for Conservation Innovation Grant Program

07/18/24 5:04 PM By Noah Wicks

The Agriculture Department will be awarding $90 million for 53 projects aimed at developing new technologies and approaches for conservation efforts, Secretary Tom Vilsack said Thursday.

Court's ditching of Chevron leaves agency rules more vulnerable

07/17/24 6:10 AM By Steve Davies

The Supreme Court's decision overruling Chevron is likely to bolster legal arguments against agency regulations, including environmental and agricultural rules.

Daybreak July 16: Vance pick solidifies populist GOP shift

07/16/24 9:34 AM By Phil Brasher, Rebekah Alvey, and Lydia Johnson

Former President Trump’s pick of Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate makes it clear: The GOP ticket will be running on an America First agenda this fall.

Daybreak July 11: House committees use SCOTUS ruling to target agencies

07/11/24 9:55 AM By Steve Davies, Philip Brasher, and Rebekah Alvey

Chairs of House committees are demanding members of President Biden’s cabinet spell out the regulatory actions that could be affected by the Supreme Court’s recent decision overturning the Chevron doctrine.

USDA studying HPAI vaccine for cows, but not fast enough for some

07/10/24 6:10 AM By Steve Davies

The Agriculture Department is taking a deliberate approach to the question of whether cows should be inoculated against avian flu, even as some vaccine developers report substantial demand for a vaccine from dairy farmers worried about lost milk production.

'Digestible' plastic could offer alternative to plastic food packages

07/10/24 6:05 AM By Fran Howard

Plastic food packaging, especially single-use containers, is a growing problem for the food industry. According to the UN Environment Program, 460 million tons of plastic is generated each year worldwide. Almost half (46%) goes to landfills, 22% becomes litter, 17% is incinerated, and 15% is collected for recycling. However, less than 9% is actually recycled.

Grasshoppers compete for forage crops, leaving western agriculture at loss

07/10/24 6:03 AM By Jake Zajkowski

Grasshoppers and Mormon crickets are posing a significant threat to Western U.S. agriculture, causing considerable damage to rangelands and forage. The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates that these pests result in $318 million in crop losses annually.

Brazil alleges Syngenta adulterated insecticide

07/10/24 6:02 AM By Jake Zajkowski

Syngenta is facing a lawsuit from Brazil’s Attorney General of the Union’s Office (AGU), which claims health and environmental impacts from an insecticide containing a toxic product found at triple the authorized level.

EPA announces new atrazine water quality level

07/08/24 4:00 PM By Steve Davies

EPA has significantly raised the level at which the agency believes atrazine harms aquatic plants, potentially helping some farmers who rely on the weedkiller.

Open Mic: Gary Adams, President and CEO National Cotton Council

This week’s Open Mic guest is Gary Adams, President and CEO of the National Cotton Council. The profit pendulum has swung deeply into the red for U.S. cotton farmers. Adams says many producers faced challenges finding operating loans this year and may be left wanting without a new farm bill that reflects the current economic climate. He also discusses the impact of the Supreme Court's Chevron decision and potential concerns about international trade.

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07.19.2024

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: July 19, 2024: Republican National Convention with Kellyanne Conway, Rep. “GT” Thompson, Sen. John Boozman

Delegates, elected officials, farmers, and industry representatives gathered in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention this week. We dove into discussions about trade, immigration, and energy proposed in the GOP platform that could change the policy landscape after the November election.

Kellyanne Conway, Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign manager and also his former counselor, joined the show to discuss the role rural voters could play in the 2024 election. She also shared her perspective on action Trump could take as president to balance trade, including potentially providing a bailout for farmers similar to his last presidency if retaliatory tariffs impact ag markets.

Then, House Ag Committee Chair Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson and Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member John Boozman join the show together to discuss their outlook on what a Trump-Vance administration could mean for agriculture. They look forward to the opportunity for a changing regulatory environment for agriculture and immigration reform.

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