environment

**Federal agencies that regulate biotechnology may NOT have the staffing and expertise to handle the plethora of new products expected over the next five to 10 years. According to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the EPA, FDA, USDA will need to be prepared for this potential increase, including finding effective means of evaluation that maintains pub

President Donald Trump is soon expected to begin signing a growing stack of fast-tracked legislation aimed at eliminating many Obama administration rules and regulations. Trump’s commitment to slashing federal regulations, particularly those dealing with energy and the environment, is well established...

The president of an advocacy group lobbying to end the embargo on Cuba says he’s optimistic about working with the Trump administration. James Williams with Engage Cuba says the President-elect was elected by Rural Americans, many of whom have strong ties to the agricultural community...

On Tuesday, President Obama announced a plan to safeguard America’s land, water and wildlife by establishing a “no net loss” standard for mitigating impacts on natural resources and encouraging related private investment to deliver better outcomes for the environment...

USDA is seeking public comment on how it intends to improve the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, or EQIP, one of USDA's largest conservation programs.

97 percent of doctors say they are concerned about antibiotic resistance, according to a study by Consumers Report.

USDA will move ahead with its plans to create a second beef checkoff in the absence of consensus from the industry as to how to overhaul the existing program.

The U.S. will not appeal the World Trade Organization’s recent ruling on Country of Origin Labeling until the beginning of next year.

The EPA has requested public comment on the agency’s proposal to remove 72 chemicals from the Approved Pesticide Inert Ingredient List.

The group Citizens Climate Lobby is talking about climate change in the Ag building at this year's Central Washington State Fair. Spokesperson Alex Amonette says they lobby congress to enact a revenue neutral carbon fee and dividend to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and stimulate the economy...