Comment Period Opens on Dicamba Product
Friday, May 3, 2024 4:32PM CDT
Just three months removed from a federal court decision that vacated the registrations of three over-the-top dicamba products, EPA announced a public comment period for a Bayer dicamba product the company hopes is available for 2025.
Farm Bill and Farmer Income Caps
Friday, May 3, 2024 2:45PM CDT
A provision in the Senate Agriculture Committee Democratic framework for a new farm bill would reduce the income eligibility for commodity programs from $900,000 adjusted gross income (AGI) down to $700,000 AGI. The House plan would increase eligibility if producers make at least 75% of their income from farming or ranching.
Moroccan Phosphate Trade Battle
Friday, May 3, 2024 11:45AM CDT
The Commerce Department announced plans to raise tariffs on phosphorous fertilizers imported from Morocco from 2.12% to 14.21%. This continues a battle over phosphate import tariffs going back to 2021.
Ninth Circuit Reviews Easterday Case
Friday, May 3, 2024 9:09AM CDT
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is ready to hear oral arguments this summer in a lawsuit filed by former eastern Washington rancher Cody Easterday.