New California Ag Laws and Farmer Sentiment Changes Little

The Agribusiness Update
New laws and regulations will affect California agriculture in 2024, and Farmer sentiment changed very little in December's Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

Georgia is HPAI Free and Farmer Sentiment Changes Little

The Agribusiness Update
Georgia is HPAI Free, and Farmer sentiment changed very little in December's Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

2024 Legal Spotlight: Waters of the U.S.

Southeast Regional Ag News
The U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Sackett case could, according to Harrison Pittman of the Ag Law Center, trigger activity in state proposals.

2024 Legal Spotlight: Endangered Species Act

Southeast Regional Ag News
Legal issues. Not a magical phrase unless you are charging by the hour, but nonetheless something that we face in agriculture.

Ag Law Center: Key Issues to Watch for in 2024

California Ag Today
The National Agricultural Law Center, based in Arkansas, called 2023 a year for significant developments and changes on the legal front in the ag industry. Harrison Pittman, director of the Ag Law Center, walks us through a few issues to watch for in 2024.

Ever Heard of WOTUS?

Southeast Regional Ag News
Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) and multiple colleagues have now introduced legislation to address perceived federal overreach while aiming to provide regulatory certainty in dealing with WOTUS.

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.

Climate-Smart Ag in California and Most U.S. Potatoes Processed

The Agribusiness Update
University of California Cooperative Extension scientists partnering with regional farms to demonstrate climate-smart ag practices, and New Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the majority of U.S. potatoes are now sold in processed forms.

Climate-Smart Ag in California and Most U.S. Potatoes Processed

The Agribusiness Update
University of California Cooperative Extension scientists partnering with regional farms to demonstrate climate-smart ag practices, and New Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the majority of U.S. potatoes are now sold in processed forms.

Consumers Love Watermelon and Most U.S. Potatoes Processed

The Agribusiness Update
Survey shows 72% of consumers want more watermelon options, and New Data from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows the majority of U.S. potatoes are now sold in processed forms.

Ag Group Says New WOTUS Rule Not Clear

Line on Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Government Affairs Director, Courtney Briggs

Clean Water Act Back in the News

Southeast Regional Ag News
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers Tuesday announced a final rule amending the 2023 definition of “waters of the United States.”

Motion Filed to Strike Down WOTUS Amidst EPA Rewrite

Southeast Regional Ag News
Agriculture groups have now asked a federal court in Texas to strike down the Biden administration's waters of the U.S. rule. This comes even as the EPA had announced last week it would rewrite and issue a new proposed rule by Sept. 1.

Supreme Court Unanimously Rules Against WOTUS… What Does That Mean?

California Ag Today
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency’s Waters of the U.S. Act, known as WOTUS.

In this case, the Supreme Court ruled that land owned by an Idaho family was not subject to the Clean Water Act. All nine justices agreed the EPA’s expansive regulatory efforts violate the Clean Water Act.

Ag Leaders Look Forward to Helping EPA Rewrite WOTUS

California Ag Today
On the heels of a Supreme Court decision against the EPA’s WOTUS Act, industry leaders say although this is cause for celebration, there is still work to be done. All nine justices agreed the EPA’s expansive regulatory efforts violate the Clean Water Act.

New Water Ruling Could Ease Restrictions for Producers

California Ag Today
All nine justices agreed the EPA’s expansive regulatory efforts violate the Clean Water Act. As Justice Samuel Alito puts simply in his Majority Opinion, he says the EPA’s interpretation of its powers went “too far.”

Ag Leaders Look Forward to Helping EPA Rewrite WOTUS

California Ag Today
On the heels of a Supreme Court decision against the EPA’s WOTUS Act, industry leaders say although this is cause for celebration, there is still work to be done.

Ag Leaders Look Forward to Helping EPA Rewrite WOTUS

California Ag Today
On the heels of a Supreme Court decision against the EPA’s WOTUS Act, industry leaders say although this is cause for celebration, there is still work to be done.

Supreme Court Says EPA's WOTUS Rule Went "Too Far"

California Ag Today
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency’s Waters of the U.S. Act, known as WOTUS. In this case, the Supreme Court ruled that land owned by an Idaho family was not subject to the Clean Water Act... setting a positive precedence for rural America.

All nine justices agreed the EPA’s expansive regulatory efforts violate the Clean Water Act. As Justice Samuel Alito puts simply in his Majority Opinion, he says the EPA’s interpretation of its pow