The EPA says the changes will still deliver nearly 90% of the pollution reductions while saving an estimated $12 billion, though environmental groups warn the rollback will increase health harms.
The request allocates $10 billion to row and specialty crop producers for crops planted in 2026, with the remaining $1.1 billion designated for Florida farmers hit by winter storms in late 2025 and early 2026.
Iowa-based Latham Quality alleges Bayer used predatory, anti-competitive tactics to monopolize the U.S. GE corn seed market and stifle generic competition to protect billions in “ill-gotten” profits.
The U.S. House approved legislation to allow year-round sales of E15 gasoline nationwide, aiming to lower fuel prices while facing pushback over potential refinery costs and the impact on the national debt.
