WOTUS Rewrite

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
EPA chief Lee Zeldin has followed through on his commitment to give farmers and ranchers relief from years of burdensome "Waters of the U.S." rules upended by the Supreme Court in 2023.

Tariffs Reversal Possible

Fruit Grower Report
President Trump says it would be an “economic disaster” for the nation if the Supreme Court overturns his tariffs.

SCOTUS Hears Tariff Arguments and Trump Intends to Help Farmers

The Agribusiness Update
The Supreme Court had tough questions for the Trump administration about the legality of tariffs imposed on almost every U.S. trading partner, and Trump administration still intends to roll out up to $12 billion for farmers struggling because of tariffs.

SCOTUS Hears Tariff Arguments and Trump Intends to Help Farmers

The Agribusiness Update
The Supreme Court had tough questions for the Trump administration about the legality of tariffs imposed on almost every U.S. trading partner, and Trump administration still intends to roll out up to $12 billion for farmers struggling because of tariffs.

SCOTUS Hears Cases

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It’s a big week for President Trump’s tariffs and the SNAP food stamp program, with both issues before the courts.

SCOTUS Hears Tariff Arguments

Fruit Grower Report
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether President Trump’s controversial tariffs can stand under 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

No On Trump Tariffs

Fruit Grower Report
The Federal Court of Appeals has decided that President Donald Trump does not have the power to set tariffs on imports based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

WOTUS Definition

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says they are working with the Corps of Engineers to deliver on President’s Trump’s promise to review the definition of “waters of the United States.”

California Lettuce Growers Costs and SCOTUS Lifts Injunction on CTA

The Agribusiness Update
On the California Farm Bureau’s podcast talks about the rising costs to California lettuce growers who complied with the state’s environmental, labor and food safety regulations, and the NCBA reacts to SCOTUS decision to lift injunction that halts enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act.

Florida's Winter Strawberries and SCOTUS Lifts Injunction on CTA

The Agribusiness Update
It may be winter, but February and March mark the peak time for sweet, succulent Florida strawberry production, and the NCBA reacts to SCOTUS decision to lift injunction that halts enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act.

Chevron Deference Overturned Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
There has been a lot of misinformation spreading about what the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn the Chevron Deference case. U.S. Rep Dan Newhouse says this reverses a massive 1984 decision that increased the regulatory powers of federal agencies.

Chevron Deference Overturned Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
There has been a lot of misinformation spreading about what the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn the Chevron Deference case. U.S. Rep Dan Newhouse says this reverses a massive 1984 decision that increased the regulatory powers of federal agencies.

Chevron Standard from AFB

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The American Farm Bureau says clearer laws are now needed in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning legal precedent favoring federal bureaucrats over judges.

India Tariffs on Almonds and Walnuts and Farmers Slam WOTUS Modifications

The Agribusiness Update
India's removal of retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. farm products made almonds and walnuts from California less competitive, and farm groups say they’re disappointed in a revised WOTUS rule.

and Walnuts and Farmers Slam WOTUS Modifications

The Agribusiness Update
Pecan growers to receive forecast survey, and farm groups say they’re disappointed in a revised WOTUS rule.

California Cattle Industry and New Union Contract for West Coast Ports

The Agribusiness Update
California ranchers have less to sell after years

of drought forced them to shrink their herds, and the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union announced a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract.

California Cattle Industry and New Union Contract for West Coast Ports

The Agribusiness Update
California ranchers have less to sell after years

of drought forced them to shrink their herds, and the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union announced a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract.

UF Online Training Program and New Union Contract for West Coast Ports

The Agribusiness Update
Nutrient Management Level 1 is part of the award-winning Greenhouse Online Training program offered by the University of Florida Extension, and the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union announced a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract.

SCOTUS Upholds Prop 12 and Ford to Keep AM Radio

The Agribusiness Update
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld California’s Proposition 12, and Ford CEO announces Ford will keep AM radio in their newly manufactured vehicles in 2024.

SCOTUS WOTUS Decision Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Big news for agriculture out of Washington D.C. where the Supreme Court ruled against the EPA in the Sackett vs EPA case, and U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse gives his reaction.