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U.S. Activists File Lawsuit against EPA over Livestock Database Rule

U.S. Activists File Lawsuit against EPA over Livestock Database Rule

By Amanda Brodhagen, Farms.com

A coalition of animal and environmental activist groups have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over a livestock rule which would have allowed them access to information on farm locations and sizes.

The groups argue that collecting information on animal population sizes of livestock farms is necessary in order to protect waterways from livestock pollutants. EPA withdrew the rule after livestock ranchers raised alarm over harassment and releasing too much information which could pose a threat to the nation’s food supply.

In 2012 several activist organizations were able obtain such information through a Freedom of Information Act request. The groups will make the case that failing to gather size and locations will hinder the agency’s ability to regulate the farming industry.
 


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Spring weed control in winter wheat with Broadway® Star (pyroxsulam + florasulam)

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Significant populations of grassweeds, including ryegrass and brome, can threaten winter wheat yields. Spring applications of a contact graminicide, such as Broadway Star from Corteva Agriscience, can clear problem weeds, allowing crops to grow away in the spring.

Broadway Star (pyroxsulam + florasulam) controls ryegrass, sterile brome, wild oats and a range of broad-leaved weeds such as cleavers. It can be applied to winter wheat up until GS32, but the earlier the application is made, the smaller the weed, and the greater the benefit to the crop. Weeds should be actively growing. A good rule of thumb is that if your grass needs cutting, conditions are right to apply Broadway Star.

 

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