First of It's Kind State MOU, WOTUS up for Public Comment

Line on Agriculture
A state commodity association has established a unique micro-level trade agreement with Indonesia. It is the first MOU signed between Indonesia and a state.

The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the Waters of the U.S. rule, aiming to refine definitions and potentially reduce the number of wetlands under federal jurisdiction.

What’s Bugging the Southeast

Southeast Regional Ag News
A federal pest tracker reveals where "hungry pests" are triggering state and federal quarantines.

Pest Tracker Flags Citrus Greening

California Ag Today
The USDA APHIS pest tracker shows active citrus greening quarantines in California. Check out what other active quarantines are in the state.

Federal Water Rule Could Ease Burdens for Farmers

Southeast Regional Ag News
California Farm Bureau says a new WOTUS proposal may streamline federal oversight while raising questions about how California will respond.

Federal Water Rule Could Ease Burdens for Farmers

California Ag Today
California Farm Bureau says a new WOTUS proposal may streamline federal oversight while raising questions about how California will respond.

Bountiful California Blueberries and U.S.-E.U. Reach Trade Agreement

The Agribusiness Update
Mendocino County farmer reports harvesting a bountiful blueberry crop this summer, and the U.S. and the European Union agreed to a trade deal following negotiations between President Trump and European Commission President von der Leyen.

University of Florida Sends Seeds to Space and U.S.-E.U. Reach Trade Agreement

The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida researchers sent seeds to the International Space Station yesterday, and the U.S. and the European Union agreed to a trade deal following negotiations between President Trump and European Commission President von der Leyen.

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.”

EPA to Work on WOTUS and Tractor Combine Sales Down

The Agribusiness Update
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says they are working with the Army Corps of Engineers to review the definition of the “Waters of the United States,” and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says U.S. sales of Ag tractors and combines continued to decline in February.

Eggs More Expensive and Beef Exports to East Asia on Record Pace

The Agribusiness Update
Consumers are finding that eggs are one of the foods that are more expensive than they were a year ago, and U.S. beef exports to East Asia are on a record pace.

Honeybees to California Almonds and WOTUS Report Applauded

The Agribusiness Update
It's pollination season for California almonds with millions of honeybees being trucked in, and EPA's WOTUS report hailed by ag groups.

Revising WOTUS and Ag Lending Strong

The Agribusiness Update
The EPA and Army intend to revise the definition of WOTUS, and agricultural lending remains strong in spite of pandemic.

Almond Milk Video and ELD Extension

The Agribusiness Update
Humorous video pokes fun at milking almonds, and Senate spending bill amendment would extend Electronic Logging Device deadline.

Biological Crop Protection Pt1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The use of biological pesticides and biological stimulants on crops is expanding and changing every day.

DowDupont Picks Name and USDA Food Boxes Jeered

The Agribusiness Update
DowDupont will call its post-merger company Corteva Agriscience, and USDA official booed and laughed at by anti-hunger group over SNAP replacement food boxes.

WOTUS Lawsuit Filed by AG Pt 2

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Dan Newhouse reacts to the lawsuit brought by AG Ferguson and other states against Administration for 2-year delay of the WOTUS rule taking effect.

WOTUS Lawsuit Filed by AG Pt 1

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Dan Newhouse reaction to suit filed by Washington AG Ferguson and other states over 2-year delay of WOTUS rule.

Weighing In On WOTUS & Understanding DAPA and DACA

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
State DOE representative testifies during recent WOTUS hearing, and WAFLA webinars help growers understand DAPA and DACA, President Obama's Executive Actions that will make many undocumented immigrants eligible for status adjustments this spring.

Extended Comment Period On Water Rules

Food Forethought
Interested stakeholders have additional 91 days to comment on EPA's proposed definition for waters of the United States under the Clean Water Act.

Conservation Practices Threatened

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' proposed expanded definition of "waters of the United States" could threaten conservation practices.