Articles by Spencer Chase

Gov. seeks waiver after EPA’s Pruitt reaffirms support for biofuels

10/25/17 6:15 AM By Spencer Chase

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2017 - Just a day after EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt sent a letter aimed at silencing strong concerns voiced by Midwestern U.S. senators and governors about implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard, a northeastern governor weighed in on behalf of refineries, asking for a waiver.

Pruitt offers assurances on RFS

10/20/17 10:12 AM By Spencer Chase

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2017 – As a comment period for a controversial renewable fuels proposal came to a close, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt sent a letter to Capitol Hill seeking to calm the nerves of frustrated lawmakers.

Trump, Pruitt doing RFS outreach to Iowa officials

10/18/17 2:17 PM By Sara Wyant and Spencer Chase

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2017 – By the end of the week, one would expect EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt to be fluent in pro-RFS Iowa vernacular.

Proponents, opponents of GIPSA rule withdrawal get vocal

10/18/17 6:31 AM By Spencer Chase

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2017 – The Department of Agriculture got the protein sector’s attention Tuesday when it announced intentions to withdraw a controversial rule that would have altered the relationships between contract growers and the businesses with which they work.

Critics say CSX rail service falling short

10/18/17 6:11 AM By Spencer Chase

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2017 – CSX Transportation says criticisms of its recent rail system performance are merited, but they’re going to stick with a turnaround plan that shippers and others say is light on necessary data.

Rabobank sees continued expansion in pork sector

10/18/17 6:06 AM By Spencer Chase

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2017 – Rabobank analysts say the U.S. pork sector’s expansion could continue through 2025, driven by increases in different factors of production efficiency.

USDA to withdraw GIPSA rule

10/17/17 10:13 AM By Spencer Chase

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2017 – The Department of Agriculture is planning to withdraw an interim final rule from the Obama administration that would have set proof of harm standards under the Packers and Stockyards Act.

Natural Resources panel clears Antiquities Act reform measure

10/11/17 7:14 PM By Spencer Chase

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2017 – The House Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday cleared a measure to curb the use of the Antiquities Act to designate national monuments on a vote that fell along party lines.

FFAR officials cautiously optimistic about their farm bill funding chances

10/11/17 6:47 AM By Spencer Chase

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2017 – In conversing with leaders for the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, one does not get the impression that theirs is a future almost entirely in the hands of a cash-strapped Congress.

Farm bill data debate leads to number crunching of a different kind

10/04/17 6:50 AM By Spencer Chase

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2017 – Commodity groups in Washington are preparing for what might be one of the more “in the weeds” conversations of the next farm bill as they seek to decide the source of data for future legislation.

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Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Mike Joyner - Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association

This week's Open Mic guest is Mike Joyner, President of the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association. At a time when more Americans are turning more health conscious by adding fruits and vegetables to their diets, many of the nation's specialty crop growers are struggling to survive. Joyner says the volume of imports from Mexico and other countries continues to grow, depressing opportunities for domestic growers. Specialty crop growers face ongoing challenges in finding an adequate workforce and support legislative efforts to revise the nation's H-2A regulations. Joyner says specialty crop growers need better crop insurance coverage options and hope future assistance programs are more equitable for fruit and vegetable farmers.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Thompson on ag labor bill, USDA Undersecretary Dudley Hoskins on NWS response

House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson introduced the Save Agriculture’s Workforce Act this week. He comes to the studio to discuss how it would significantly expand and modernize the H-2A agricultural guest worker program. Plus, USDA APHIS Undersecretary Dudley Hoskins provides an update on New World screwworm response and the factors being considered to reopen the Southern border to cattle imports.

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