Under the agencies’ proposal, traditional navigable waters, tributaries to those waters, certain ditches, certain lakes and ponds, impoundments of jurisdictional waters and wetlands adjacent to jurisdictional waters would be federally regulated. It also details what are not “waters of the United States,” such as features that only contain water during or in response to rainfall, […]
THE DAILY CALLER: Trump Tells Farmers: ‘We’re Going To Get Government Off Your Backs’
/in NEWS /by wpenginePresident Donald Trump touted his administration’s repealing of the “Waters of the United States” rule, also known as WOTUS, while speaking at the 100th annual American Farm Bureau Convention in New Orleans. “We’re saving farmers and ranchers from one of the most ridiculous regulations ever imposed on anybody in our nation, the Waters of the […]
THE COUNTRY TODAY: Opinion: 2019 is off to a refreshing start
/in NEWS /by wpengineOne new beginning in particular that agriculture is looking forward to this year is a new clean water rule — one that promises to be rooted in common sense. Thanks to the resolve of the Trump administration, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers, America’s farmers and ranchers can expect a new […]
AGWEB: Farm Bureau President: WOTUS Fight Not Over
/in NEWS /by wpengineFor the past five years, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has been telling lawmakers to “ditch the rule,” a reference to the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule under the Clean Water Act. This year, AFBF President Zippy Duvall has changed the chant to “clean water, clear rules.” Duvall, in his annual opening address […]
CARLSBAD CURRENT ARGUS: Opinion: Clean water, clear rules
/in NEWS /by wpengineThe 2015 rule was confusing and required landowners to consult with federal agencies about farming their own land. This lack of clarity is why it was never fully implemented. Several states had sued, and won, to have the rule blocked. WOTUS left every ditch, arroyo and playa under the control of the federal government, even […]
AGRINEWS PUBLICATIONS: Ditches Ditched
/in NEWS /by wpengineUnder the agencies’ proposal, traditional navigable waters, tributaries to those waters, certain ditches, certain lakes and ponds, impoundments of jurisdictional waters and wetlands adjacent to jurisdictional waters would be federally regulated. It also details what are not “waters of the United States,” such as features that only contain water during or in response to rainfall, […]
AGRI-PULSE: 2019 Regulatory Preview: WOTUS tops agenda for ag groups
/in NEWS /by wpengine“People with any stake in the 2015 rule can go right to the proposal and know what’s in it,” said Don Parrish, senior regulatory affairs director at the American Farm Bureau Federation. Parrish pointed to the fact that EPA already received about 6,000 comments on a “pre-proposal.” Parrish said AFBF is generally pleased with the proposal, but would like […]
THE MEXICO LEDGER: Audrain Farm Bureau annual meeting highlights county improvements, Farm Bill, Republican political efforts
/in NEWS /by wpengineBryan Nichols, field representative for Sixth Congressional District Rep. Sam Graves, noted the change to the Waters of the United States rule by the Environmental Protection Agency, announced Dec. 11. The rule change, which passed into law as part of an omnibus bill in May, is still in its public comment period, which will end […]
THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC: Opinion: Trump’s new water rule clarifies what I must do to keep Arizona’s water clean
/in NEWS /by wpengineClean water is very important to me. I take seriously my role in ensuring that what I do on my farm protects our water resources. But paralyzing small businesses with uncertainty and “gotcha” enforcement of vague regulations is not the way to make the water any cleaner. Clear rules will be more effective at protecting […]
THE FREDERICK NEWS-POST: Opinion: The new clean water rule is out, but nothing’s changed
/in NEWS /by wpengineOne of the major wins for America’s farmers and ranchers has proved to be quite controversial, particularly in the Chesapeake Bay region. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed a new Clean Water rule, which would rescind the 2015 “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule under the Clean Water Act. The 2015 rule never went […]
THE HUTCHINSON NEWS: EPA and Army Corps of Engineers sign proposed WOTUS rule
/in NEWS /by wpengineThe Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Army signed a proposal redefining of the Waters of the United States Rule Dec. 11 to the approval of Kansas politicians and ag leaders. The EPA was directed by an executive order from President Donald Trump to redefine the rule, which was originally implemented by the Obama […]