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09/13/2019
News from Washington: September 9-13
WOTUS is Dead. What Happens Next? - Democrats Mull Throwing a Wrench in Trump’s Trade Aid Plans - Positive Signs Ahead of China Talks - Democrats Hint at Optimism on USMCA - Secretary Perdue Statement on EPA WOTUS Announcement - Digging into The Disaster Aid Details - Smooth Sailing for Japan Deal? - A Warning Shot Over RFS Talks - Fed Doesn’t Expect Recession, But Rate Cuts Still Likely - USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters - State Ag Officials Call for Climate Resilience - Hemp Farming Reaches Half the States - Perdue, Trump Tout Administration’s Ties to HBCUs - EPA to Phase Out Animal Testing - Organic Acres Growing in 2019
09/13/2019
Participants Prepare for 2020 Agronomy Opportunities and Challenges at FSR Agronomy College
At the 2019 FSR Agronomy College, more than 50 agronomists, Certified Crop Advisers, custom applicators and students gained insight on current agronomy issues. Participants had access to industry experts covering topics including crop disease, weed ID, soil health, spraying, insects and more.
09/13/2019
ARA Applauds Repeal of 2015 WOTUS Rule
Agricultural Retailers Association President and CEO Daren Coppock praised an announcement by the U.S. EPA and U.S. Department of the Army repealing the 2015 Waters of the United States rule, which vastly and unclearly expanded the definition of “Waters of the United States” beyond the limits imposed by Congress and affirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court.
