Author Archives: Keith Good

DTN writer Todd Neeley reported last week that, “A federal court Friday denied a motion for an injunction against EPA from approving additional small refinery waivers, using what the agency said is a new process for issuing those waivers to the Renewable Fuel Standard. “One year ago, the Advanced Biofuels Association petitioned the U.S. Court… Continue Reading

A news release this week from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) stated that, “[FSA] will accept applications beginning June 3, 2019, for certain practices under the continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup and will offer extensions for expiring CRP contracts. The 2018 Farm Bill reauthorized CRP, one of the country’s largest conservation programs. “‘USDA offers… Continue Reading

DTN Ag Policy Editor Chris Clayton reported this week that, “Leading into USDA’s Crop Progress report on Monday, May 13, roughly 79 million acres of soybeans and more than 71 million acres of corn were unplanted. Rains and cold weather hampered planting throughout major corn and soybean states this past week. “Already, there are a… Continue Reading

Reuters wrier Tina Bellon reported yesterday that, “A California jury on Monday awarded more than $2 billion to a couple who claimed Bayer AG’s glyphosate-based Roundup weed killer caused their cancer, in the largest U.S. jury verdict to date against the company in litigation over the chemical. “The large punitive damages award is likely to… Continue Reading

Bloomberg writer Joel Rosenblatt reported earlier this month that, “The jury in Bayer AG’s third Roundup weedkiller trial was urged by a plaintiffs’ lawyer to consider socking the company with $1 billion in damages as punishment for covering up the health risks of the herbicide for decades. “The aggressive demand on behalf an elderly couple… Continue Reading

Associated Press writer Grant Schulte reported earlier this month that, “The Iowa Supreme Court rejected an effort [May 3rd] by local landowners to block a proposed wind farm in northwest Iowa after it won approval from government regulators. “The court’s rulings remove a major obstacle for the 170-turbine wind energy project in Palo Alto County…. Continue Reading

An update yesterday from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) stated that, “[FSA] announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for federal funds to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic certification through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP). Applications for fiscal 2019 funding are due Oct. 31, 2019. “‘Producers can visit… Continue Reading