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WOTUS Update
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau joined other agriculture stakeholders in submitting comments after reviewing the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed “Waters of the United States” Rule.
AFBF Water Regulations Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
It’s no secret that the ag industry is facing plenty of challenges these days with burdensome costs and unnecessary regulations piling up.
AFBF Water Regulations Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
It’s no secret that the ag industry is facing plenty of challenges these days with burdensome costs and unnecessary regulations piling up.
WOTUS and Politics
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American Farm Bureau's Courtney Briggs tells us why she believes the EPA's decision to issue the administration's WOTUS rule ahead of a Supreme Court decision was politically motivated.
Senate WOTUS Vote
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Senate recently followed suit with the House of Representatives approving a resolution to repeal the new Waters of the U.S. rule.
WOTUS Repeal Passes Congress, Veto Expected
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Senate recently followed action by the House of Representatives, approving a resolution to repeal the new Waters of the U.S. rule.
EPA Issues Final Waters of the U.S. Rule
Southeast Regional Ag News
The rule, released Friday, replaces the Navigable Waters Protection Rule that was put into place during the Trump Administration.
Are PFAS Chemicals Now Agriculture's Problem?
Southeast Regional Ag News
The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging a pause on regulation until more information is known.
WOTUS Finality in Sight?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Heard before the Supreme Court in 2022, one case could have major impact on the Clean Water Act in 2023.
Dueling WOTUS - As Rule is Created, Court Case is Heard
Southeast Regional Ag News
As the Environmental Protection Agency pushes forward on its new Waters of the U.S. Rule, the Supreme Court is expected to make a decision that will have significant impacts.
EPA Withholds WOTUS Clarification for CA Producers
California Ag Today
The Environmental Protection Agency’s first WOTUS roundtable Monday failed to address clear rules for farmers, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. AFBF government affairs senior director Courtney Briggs, says the first roundtable lacked diversity needed to discuss WOTUS.