9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Court Grants Coalition Intervention in Gray Wolf Lawsuit
Court Grants Coalition Intervention in Gray Wolf Lawsuit
Court Grants Coalition Intervention in Gray Wolf Lawsuit
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the American Farm Bureau, and other members of a coalition applauded an appeals court decision allowing intervention in a case regarding gray wolves.  The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will allow the coalition to intervene in the Defenders of Wildlife versus the U.S. Fish and Wil...
9th Circuit Court Rules Against Idaho CAFO Permit
9th Circuit Court Rules Against Idaho CAFO Permit
9th Circuit Court Rules Against Idaho CAFO Permit
Last week the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down Idaho’s CAFO Clean Water Act permit, saying the requirements are arbitrary and a violation of the law. In 2020, the U.S. EPA issues a CAFO permit for the state allowing Idaho to regulate numerous dairies and feedlots under the Clean Water Act. How ...
Federal Court Rejects NPPC Challenge to Prop 12 in California
Federal Court Rejects NPPC Challenge to Prop 12 in California
Federal Court Rejects NPPC Challenge to Prop 12 in California
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals turned down the National Pork Producers Council and American Farm Bureau’s petition to strike down Proposition 12 as unconstitutional under the Commerce Clause. “We are disappointed in the court’s decision and stand by our position on Proposition 12,” said NPPC spokesman Jim Monroe. “It’s a clear violatio ...
California Court Rules on Chlorpyrifos
California Court Rules on Chlorpyrifos
California Court Rules on Chlorpyrifos
A federal court in California gave the Environmental Protection Agency two choices on chlorpyrifos. The agency has 60 days to write a new rule to allow for the safe use of the insecticide, or it can halt all food residue tolerances of chlorpyrifos, which would basically ban most uses of the product ...
Court Rejects Prop 12 Challenge in California
Court Rejects Prop 12 Challenge in California
Court Rejects Prop 12 Challenge in California
The North American Meat Institute’s challenge to California’s Prop 12 is unsuccessful once again. Earlier this week, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the institute’s challenge to the California 2018 ballot initiative that imposes new standards for animal housing. The court dec ...
Judge: Idaho Fish And Wildlife Can Continue Road Checks
Judge: Idaho Fish And Wildlife Can Continue Road Checks
Judge: Idaho Fish And Wildlife Can Continue Road Checks
A U.S. District Court judge ruled last week Idaho fish and wildlife officials can continue setting up checkpoint stations to stop all vehicles to enforce hunting and fishing regulations. In his ruling, the judge dismissed Steve Tanner’s lawsuit seeking to ban the roadblocks. Tan ...
Ag Retailers Want EPA Clarification on Dicamba Order
Ag Retailers Want EPA Clarification on Dicamba Order
Ag Retailers Want EPA Clarification on Dicamba Order
The Agricultural Retailers Association and the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives are asking the EPA for clarification on dicamba. Earlier this week, the EPA issued a cancellation order on the use and distribution of dicamba products. The EPA says under the order that farmers or applicators with existing stocks of dicamba may apply the herbicide until July 31st ...

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