Endangered Species Act Update

U.S. EPA has made a concerted effort over the past several years to come into compliance with its obligations under the Endangered Species Act. Much of its efforts are driven by what is referred to as the Mega Suit by environmental groups, which are forcing deadlines on EPA to meet its obligations. During Potato Expo 2025, we sat down with two policy experts to talk about what the implementation of EPA’s strategy will mean for growers. Guests: Mike Aerts, Vice President of Science and Regulatory Affairs, Florida Fruit & Vegetable AssociationMike Wenkel, Chief Operating Officer, National Potato Council This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry"s complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles.