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6/29/2020
The new rule replaces the expansive Waters of the United States, or WOTUS, rule that was repealed last year.
6/29/2020
Farmers will be able to continue using existing stocks of three vacated dicamba herbicides this year after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against a petition to immediately halt their use.
6/22/2020
Farm Bureau and other ag groups push to keep court from halting use of existing supplies.
6/15/2020
EPA allows farmers to use existing supplies of the dicamba herbicides through July 31.
6/15/2020
To help farmers and ranchers overcome barriers to participating in voluntary carbon markets, the bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act, introduced recently, would establish a U.S. Department of Agriculture certification program for the private parties that farmers work with to generate and sell their carbon credits.
6/11/2020
The DNR is offering a grant opportunity to food banks, food pantries and nonprofits to help address food waste by expanding storage and cold storage of donated food.
6/11/2020
The DNR's Natural Resource Commission approved the final Iowa resident deer hunting rule for the 2020-21 season, with no discussion. The final rule is unchanged from what was proposed by the DNR staff in March.
6/8/2020
After court vacated dicamba registration, manufacturers and farmers wait for direction on whether the herbicide can be used this season.
6/8/2020
The EPA is proceeding with cancellation of three dicamba product registrations but allowing the continued use of existing supplies this season, according to a statement from the federal agency, but states are still seeking more information. Learn more in this story.
5/14/2020
The DNR staff continues to work remotely and can still be contacted to answer questions and conduct business.