EPA finalizes WOTUS rule, farm groups still objecting
The issue set forth by the U.S. EPA’s proposed rule regarding Waters of United States (WOTUS) grew more heated last week as the Clean Water Rule became final.
"Disappointed" is one way to describe how a number of corn and ethanol marketing groups seemed left by last week’s U.S. EPA proposal of renewable biofuel mandates for 2015 and 2016.
First free-ranging Michigan deer tests positive for CWD
Michigan officials announced last week that for the first time in the state, a free-ranging deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The deer was found in Meridian Township in Ingham County.
House subcommittee reviews SNAP about future of program
Even before testimony started at the House Agriculture Nutrition Subcommittee May 20 hearing "Past, Present and Future of SNAP," Republican and Democrat opening comments illustrated vast disagreement on the future of federal nutrition programs funded by the farm bill.
Feds put forth strategy for reducing pollinator losses
The last two farm bills have contained language to authorize pollinator research programs, but it wasn’t until last year that a presidential memorandum authorized a White House Task Force to take a definitive look at the issue of pollinator health.
