AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEPA Court Fight: A coalition led by Missouri AG Nick Brown is suing to restore federal greenhouse gas limits after EPA rolled back 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards for large power plants, arguing the change will worsen health and climate impacts. Farm Fuel Relief: Missouri Gov. Kehoe issued an emergency order letting farmers and farm-licensed haulers use red-dyed diesel on state highways during harvest, and temporarily raised weight limits to move more crop. Diesel Pressure on Harvest: Multiple reports highlight record diesel prices squeezing farm earnings and raising pressure on policymakers to expand access to red-dyed diesel or consider other relief. USDA REAP Update + Solar Lawsuit: USDA published a final REAP rule for the Rural Energy for America Program, while farm and solar groups sued USDA over changes they say effectively block on-farm solar funding. Farm Bill Timing: Sen. John Boozman says Farm Bill 2.0 is moving after Senate Agriculture Committee action, but final votes likely wait until after the November election. Trade for Meat Exports: U.S. and China talks are seen as a chance to tackle technical barriers affecting U.S. pork and beef testing requirements for China. Water Quality Litigation: Ongoing Lake Erie/Maumeee River Clean Water Act litigation could mean stricter pollution rules for agricultural operations in the basin. Energy Storage at Biorefinery: Antora announced a large thermal battery project at Pratt Energy’s Kansas biorefinery, aiming to support operations and create jobs.
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