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Trump picks Perdue for agriculture secretary, ending historically long search

01/19/17 10:06 AM By Philip Brasher

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2017 - After the longest search for a USDA chief in modern history, President-elect Donald Trump will nominate for agriculture secretary former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue, a longtime rural agribusinessman who originally trained as a veterinarian.

Pruitt vows to uphold RFS, bring "clarity" to WOTUS

01/19/17 10:05 AM By Steve Davies

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2017 – Democrats and Republicans at a Senate hearing today offered distinctly different visions of the role of the Environmental Protection Agency if Donald Trump nominee Scott Pruitt is confirmed to lead the agency.

How will Trump's Cabinet address energy and climate?

01/19/17 10:04 AM By Jonathan H. Harsch

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2017 - A major question arising this week during confirmation hearings for Donald Trump’s cabinet picks is whether his administration, which takes office on Friday, will accept and act on the scientific consensus that climate change is a clear and present danger – or reflect Trump’s climate-change skepticism.

Energy technology, infrastructure drive US job growth: DOE

01/19/17 10:02 AM By Jodi Delapaz

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2017 - Changes in America’s energy profile are affecting U.S. employment in key sectors of the economy, according to the Department of Energy’s 2017 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER).

USDA report finds ethanol beats gasoline in reducing GHGs

01/19/17 10:01 AM By Jodi Delapaz

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2017 - A new analysis released by the Agriculture Department finds that greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) associated with corn-based ethanol can be 43 percent lower than gasoline.

Low cost of natural gas shifted energy mix in 2016

01/19/17 10:00 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2017 - In addition to keeping wholesale power prices relatively stable in 2016, the low cost of natural gas contributed to a shift toward increased natural gas-fired electricity generation, largely at the expense of coal-fired generation, according to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Commerce nominee Ross addresses concerns over Trump trade positions

01/18/17 10:39 AM By Bill Tomson

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2017 – Wilbur Ross, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Commerce Department and play a major role in international trade negotiations, spent much of a four-hour hearing today working to calm senators’ fears of losing U.S. export markets because of Trump’s aggressive trade stances.

Pruitt vows to uphold RFS, bring "clarity" to WOTUS

01/18/17 10:38 AM By Steve Davies

USDA proposes overhaul of biotech rules as Obama leaves

01/18/17 10:37 AM By Philip Brasher

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2017 - As he leaves office, President Obama’s administration is releasing a series of proposals to update and streamline the regulation of genetically engineered crops and animals.

Late selection of secretary slows naming of USDA officials

01/18/17 10:36 AM By Jim Webster

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2017 - President-elect Donald Trump’s delayed selection of his new agriculture secretary not only has created consternation among his farm belt supporters and many farm group leaders, it likely will mean that filling USDA’s sub-cabinet and agency officials will take even longer than usual.

Open Mic: Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO The Fertilizer Institute

This week’s Open Mic guest is Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute. Fresh off a meeting of the International Fertilizer Association, Rosenbusch offers troubling news on how Houthi rebels are impacting fertilizer shipping channels and how Vladimir Putin is conspiring to control fertilizer supplies and ultimately global food security. At home, Rosenbusch says TFI members share the call of commodity organizations to Washington to deliver a new farm bill. Rosenbusch hopes the Treasury Department can deliver clear nutrient guidance in the new IRA 45Z rules.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: July 12, 2024: Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., Ray Starling and Barbara Patterson on WOTUS, Prop 12 and rural voters

After the Supreme Court’s recent overruling of the Chevron doctrine, many major House committees are probing for regulations that may “run afoul” of the new administrative regime, according to North Carolina Republican Rep. David Rouzer. He joins Newsmakers to discuss how the Biden administration’s “waters of the U.S.” rule could be vulnerable due to the decision, as well as priorities Republicans want to convey to voters at the Republican National Convention next week.

Then, Ray Starling of the North Carolina Chamber and Barbara Patterson from Torrey Advisory Group discuss issues important to rural voters and the potential impact of the GOP platform’s proposed tariffs on farm country.

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