WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- A coalition of 135 environmental and conservation advocacy organizations has expressed strong opposition to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Interim Final Rules related to the implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). These groups, representing millions of members nationwide, argue that the new regulations undermine public input and jeopardize environmental protections vital for public health and wildlife habitats. The public comment letter highligh  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Celebrates Nomination of Iowan to USDA Leadership * RED OAK, Iowa - Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) applauded the nomination of Glen Smith, an Iowa native, to serve as Under Secretary for Rural Development at the United States Department of Agriculture. "I'm thrilled that a friend and fellow Iowan with a lifelong commitment to agriculture has been picked to serve as Under Secretary for Rur  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48610) on July 29, 2025, entitled "Regenerative Agriculture and Related Food Product Labeling and Marketing Claims:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Private Sector Activities Efforts to Substantiate Nonfederal Labeling Claims Over the past decade, some large food companies and retailers have embraced regenerative practices and incorporated various sustainability initiatives into their gl  more