Q&A with Chris Novak, CEO of CropLife America

07/29/20 6:30 AM By Steve Davies

CropLife America President and CEO Chris Novak says the nation's crop protection sector is battered, but not broken after enduring a growing season that took place in the midst of a pandemic that stalled many other facets of the economy.

NEPA rewrite would limit length, scope of environmental reviews

07/15/20 6:55 PM By Steve Davies

In a major overhaul of the National Environmental Policy Act, a new rule released by the White House Wednesday would establish deadlines for completion of NEPA reviews and reduce the scope of actions needing such review.

Homeland Security deems agriculture as ‘critical infrastructure’ amid COVID-19 pandemic

03/19/20 6:40 PM By Spencer Chase

The Trump administration has labeled agriculture as a critical industry in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, allowing businesses to continue operating as usual amid current and potential restrictions created to stem the spread of the virus.

Rosenbusch picked to lead TFI

12/12/19 10:49 AM By Spencer Chase

Corey Rosenbusch has been named the new president and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute.

Facility risk management rule divides ag, enviros

11/27/19 6:30 AM By Steve Davies

Ag and environmental organizations are split in their assessment of new EPA regulations requiring production and retail establishments handling certain hazardous chemicals — such as anhydrous ammonia — to prepare risk management plans.

Maui County readies to pull out of SCOTUS CWA case

09/25/19 6:10 AM By Steve Davies

A decision by Maui County, Hawaii, appears to have ended hopes of farm groups for a favorable Supreme Court decision on the scope of the Clean Water Act.

SCOTUS takes on groundwater case

02/20/19 5:10 AM By Steve Davies

The Supreme Court has decided to review a 9th Circuit decision finding that the Clean Water Act applies to wastewater that travels through groundwater to the Pacific Ocean.

Frey Farms CEO Sarah Frey

This week’s Open Mic guest is Sarah Frey, President and CEO of Frey Farms. As this year’s winner of the Woman in Produce Award from the United Fresh Produce Association, Frey is a shining example of a true entrepreneur who saved the family farm and grew a business that encompasses a variety of specialty crops grown in multiple states. In this interview, Frey offers her thoughts on the challenges of seeing ag labor reform in Washington, the shortfalls of the recently enacted USMCA, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has brought permanent change to the food retail sector. The author of a new book, “The Growing Season” which will be released later this month, she shares her thought about developing future leaders in agriculture.

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Opinion: Animal Disease Prevention: Critical to the Nation’s Public Health

Dr. Doug Kratt with the American Veterinary Medical Association, discusses why we must recognize that zoonotic diseases, or diseases transmitted from animals to humans, remain a constant threat to animal health, public health, and the nation’s food supply.

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Washington Week in Review: Aug. 7, 2020: Rep. Glenn Thompson on COVID aid, new farm bill

Negotiations on new coronavirus aid from Capitol Hill are showing no signs of real progress, leaving many to wonder what the relief picture will look like for production agriculture and federal nutrition assistance. Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., joins Agri-Pulse to discuss the state of those talks and how farm policy might respond to the pandemic and other challenges in the years to come.

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