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EPA nominee Regan offers water, biofuels pledges at confirmation hearing

02/03/21 5:24 PM By Steve Davies

Michael Regan, the Biden administration’s nominee for administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, committed Wednesday to work with the agriculture community as he tackles thorny issues involving the Renewable Fuel Standard and implementation of the Clean Water Act.

Vilsack seeks to sell ag on climate policies, offers help on market concentration

02/03/21 6:51 AM By Philip Brasher

Tom Vilsack is trying to reassure farmers and their allies in Congress that the Biden administration’s drive to address climate change will provide significant economic benefits without jeopardizing demand for biofuels.

American farmers anxiously wait on Biden’s plan for China

02/03/21 6:44 AM By Bill Tomson

China is emptying out U.S. corn and soybean supplies, helping make the 2020-21 marketing year a success for American farmers. That’s ramping up the pressure on the Biden administration to work out a sustainable trading connection between the countries even as the political relationship remains fraught.

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Agri-Pulse releases 'Agriculture's sustainable future: Feeding more while using less' eBook

01/31/21 5:48 PM By Agri-Pulse staff

"Sustainability" is more than just a buzz word within the food and agriculture industry; it is evolving to be one of the largest driving factors in farm production and policy. Agri-Pulse’s new eBook, 'Agriculture's sustainable future: Feeding more while using less' seeks to answer common questions about where the industry is headed regarding sustainability goals.

Washington Week Ahead: Senate set to question Biden’s USDA, EPA picks

01/31/21 10:30 AM By Philip Brasher

Tom Vilsack gets a chance this week to outline his vision for a second stint at the Agriculture Department in which he will be expected to play a major role in carrying out President Joe Biden’s climate policy and racial justice agenda.

Stabenow aims to use climate package to boost ag spending

01/28/21 11:13 AM By Philip Brasher

The incoming chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Debbie Stabenow, says she’ll seek to use climate legislation to put more money into conservation programs that encourage growers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Biden executive order seeks to involve ag in battling climate change

01/27/21 2:09 PM By Steve Davies

An executive order signed by President Joe Biden Wednesday seeks to involve the agriculture community in addressing climate change and vastly increase the amount of land conserved in the U.S.

Brazil reaches out to Biden amid ethanol trade spat

01/21/21 3:42 PM By Bill Tomson

Brazil is making it known that the Bolsonaro administration wants a strong relationship with the U.S., but the friendly words come amid rising U.S. frustration over Brazil’s ethanol tariffs.

Court stays last-minute refinery exemptions

01/21/21 10:08 AM By Spencer Chase

A federal court has ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to hold off on granting three biofuel mandate waivers issued in the waning hours of the Trump administration.

Biden's EPA pick talks WOTUS, biofuels, environmental justice, importance of ag, and more

01/20/21 5:45 AM By Sara Wyant

In an exclusive interview, President-elect Joe Biden's pick to lead the EPA, Michael Regan, talked to Agri-Pulse about his goals, including the importance of a 'strong partnership with agriculture' to meet environmental challenges.

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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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