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EPA administrator talks crop protection oversight

The administrator of the U.S. EPA says the agency is taking a more efficient approach when it comes to the review and oversight of crop protection tools. Lee Zeldin says the agency has inherited a massive backlog of pesticide registrations and other agency staff...

Farmers to EPA: release RVOs on time

The administrator of the U.S. EPA said the agency is taking a closer look at how often Renewable Volume Obligations are adjusted under the Renewable Fuel Standard. Lee Zeldin told farmers at a Missouri roundtable “we’re debating right now. There are internal conversations on...

Biofuels and ag groups ask EPA to set RFS volume

The vice president of federal affairs with Clean Fuels Alliance America says the organization has been joined by several ag groups in renewing the call for the EPA to set increased Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2026. Kurt Kovarik says a letter to...

Trump admin’s EPA to revisit Waters of United States

The Waters of the United States Rule is getting a revamp – again. The U.S. EPA says to date, the agency has failed to follow the law and implement the Supreme Court’s clear holding in Sackett vs. EPA and Americans need to know which...

EPA staff reductions could be major challenge for pesticide approval process

The CEO of the Ag Retailers Association says staffing shortages at the EPA could make an already long pesticide registration process even longer. “The Office of Pesticide Programs, which handles all of these registrations, has been understaffed and under-resourced constantly,” says Daren Coppock. President...

EPA set to give Ohio, South Dakota another year for E15

The EPA says it plans to give Midwestern states an extra year to prepare for permanent year-round E15 fuel sales. South Dakota and Ohio have asked for a one-year extension to remove the 1-psi volatility waiver for E10. Ohio’s Governor Mike DeWine wrote to...

Zeldin confirmed as EPA Administrator

President Trump’s choice for EPA Administrator has been confirmed.  The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Lee Zeldin to lead the agency.  After many years of biofuel policy uncertainty, the renewable fuels industry is looking forward to working with Zeldin.  Geoff Cooper with the...

Grassley critical of EPA over used cooking oil imports

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is criticizing the EPA for how it verifies the integrity of used cooking oil imports. The Iowa Republican says the agency recently revealed it relies on foreign records to prove the product meets Renewable Fuel Standard requirements. “However, EPA can...

ACE has reservations about EPA nominee Zeldin

The biofuels industry is preparing for new leadership at EPA. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says the nomination of former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin raises some concerns. “Look, as a congressman from Long Island Lee Zeldin had a really bad record...

EPA finalizes dropping Dacthal

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized its determination to cancel all registrations of Dacthal herbicides. An emergency suspension was issued at the beginning of August for the weed killer which is primarily used in broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and onions in California. AMVAC...

EPA updates chlorpyrifos label

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has made changes to the chlorpyrifos insecticide label to better comply with the Endangered Species Act. Chlorpyrifos is used to control foliage and soil insect pests. Kyle Kunkler with the American Soybean Association says the changes were expected and...
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