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Failure to deal with waivers in RVO proposal angers biofuel advocates

06/27/18 6:40 AM By Steve Davies

Biofuel advocates blasted the Environmental Protection Agency's latest proposal to set targets for production of renewable fuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard because the agency did not try to reallocate renewable gallons left unblended when refineries were granted waivers from RFS requirements.

Farmers, ranchers call for regulatory relief at Senate hearing

02/07/18 4:45 PM By Steve Davies

Farmers and ranchers told a key Senate committee Wednesday to loosen the federal government’s regulatory reins so they can be competitive in today’s marketplace.

Senate Environment and Public Works Committee leaders

Senate panel advances EPA nominees for air, water, chemicals

10/25/17 4:24 PM By Steve Davies

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2017 – Nominees for four critical positions at the Environmental Protection Agency have taken a big step toward assuming their posts at the agency.

EPA nominees grilled on RFS, chemicals at Senate hearing

10/04/17 6:12 PM By Steve Davies

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2017 - Nominees for EPA offices with significant influence over American agriculture played things close to the vest today when questioned about the Renewable Fuel Standard and chemical regulation at a hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

As E15 bill awaits action, ethanol opponents get vocal

07/20/17 2:50 PM By Spencer Chase

WASHINGTON, July 20, 2017 – As procedural activity on a bill that would expand sales of higher ethanol blends quiets, opposition to the measure is getting louder.

Senate hearing reviews E15 bill; path forward unclear

06/14/17 3:00 PM By Spencer Chase

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2017 – A hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee left backers of a bill that would expand sale of higher ethanol blends encouraged, but the legislation has an uncertain future.

Pruitt confirmation for EPA expected despite Dems’ opposition

02/15/17 3:19 PM By Philip Brasher

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2017 - The Environmental Protection Agency should have a new administrator in place by this weekend to carry out President Trump’s agenda of reducing the impact of federal regulations on agriculture and other sectors.

Agri-Pulse Daybreak for Feb. 9, 2017

02/09/17 8:24 AM By Philip Brasher

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2017 - President Trump is getting pressure from farm groups and rural business interests to ensure that his White House has the staff in place to address the needs of rural areas

Agri-Pulse Daybreak for Feb. 1, 2017

02/01/17 9:05 AM By Philip Brasher

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2017 - President Trump has followed through on his promise to pick a nominee for the Supreme Court with solid conservative credentials. And his pick, Denver-based appeals court judge Neil Gorsuch, is going to be especially attractive to people who believe that regulatory agencies have overreached their legislative authority.

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12.20.2024

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Dec. 20, 2024: Todd Van Hoose on Farm Credit System, farm economy

The Farm Credit System has experienced many changes in recent decades to better support rural America. Todd Van Hoose, retiring president and CEO of the Farm Credit Council, discussed the viability of lenders in 2025 and looked back at a historic farm bill advocacy push. Christy Seyfert will succeed Van Hoose in January.

Then, The Russell Group’s Jessica Schulken and John Weber from Monument Advocacy discuss the potential impacts of DOGE and what influence RFK Jr. may have on the food and agriculture industries.

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