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Three Democratic lawmakers are asking the Interior Department to place limits on the unnecessary releases of natural gas from oil and gas wells in light of a new Government Accountability Office report that found that officials have not improved natural gas capture standards despite two previous r

Senate Republican leaders are pushing ahead with a fast-track trade bill, setting up the first key vote for next Tuesday. The 60-vote threshold on the GOP move to proceed with the legislation will provide a test of White House leadership and internal Democratic divisions on the tra

EPAs delays in rulemaking for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) over the past two years have resulted in an estimated $13.7 billion shortfall in investment in advanced and cellulosic biofuels.

There are signs of life on both sides of the Capitol for an effort to stop states from requiring labeling of biotech foods. The House Energy and Commerce Committee is preparing to move a bill in coming weeks, and a companion version is now in the works in the Senate.

Republicans are gearing up to use the fiscal 2016 appropriations process to target a long list of issues from the definition of waters of the United States (WOTUS) to menu labeling and greenhouse gas regulations.

A fast-track trade bill appears to have enough support to pass the Senate - the question is when. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, who opposes President Obamas trade agenda, is looking to delay a vote.

The future of the Export-Import Bank remains in doubt amid bitter, internal divisions in the House GOP caucus. That uncertainty is a particular concern for agricultural equipment manufacturers, which along with other sectors that relies on Ex-Im financing.

American Bankers Association (ABA) CEO Frank Keating may not have anticipated negative feedback when he advocated doing away with the Farm Credit System, arguing that FCS threatens small-town banks and poses potential dangers for taxpayers.

Whether crusading against a California oyster farm, against global warming or against fossil fuels, the Obama administration has repeatedly ignored its proclaimed commitment to transparency and 'science-based policy.'

While activist groups and food companies duke it out over labeling GMO foods and public acceptance issues, biotech companies are moving on to new methods of improving crop traits.