A 2015 rule that expands the federal government’s control over private land nationwide should be vacated in its entirety, attorneys argued in papers filed with the U.S. District Court for …
Agri View: Cloud Seeding for Rain
Everett Griner talks about cloud seeding still being studied in today’s Agri View. Cloud Seeding for Rain You know, it was many years ago that farmers fought drought, and dry …
American Farm Bureau Asks Federal Court to Halt WOTUS Rule Nationwide
The American Farm Bureau Federation and a broad coalition of business groups on Wednesday asked a federal district court in Georgia to expand its prior order delaying implementation of the …
Iowa Allowed To Join WOTUS Lawsuit
A North Dakota federal judge says Iowa can temporarily stop enforcing the 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule (WOTUS). The Associated Press says several ag and business groups challenged the …
USDA Partners to Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure for Rural Americans
Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced that USDA is investing $392 million (PDF, 238 KB) to help rebuild and improve rural water and wastewater infrastructure in 42 states. “Put …
Agri View: Florida – Georgia Water War Goes On
Everett Griner talks about the continuing water war between Florida and Georgia in today’s Agri View. Everett tells us some of the history of the water battle between the states, …
Environmental Groups Seek Clean Water Language in Farm Bill
Environmental groups want clean water regulations in the farm bill. A coalition of environmental groups penned a letter to the farm bill conference committee with suggestions the coalition claims will …
Three More States Enter WOTUS Court Battle
Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi are asking a federal court to expedite its consideration of a nationwide injunction against the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule. A DTN report says …
Citrus Study Says Regulation Costs to Increase
Citrus Research Board Report Explains Cost Impacts on Growers New regulations are expected to cost California citrus growers an average of $701 per acre per year, or $203 million annually …
AFBF, Coalition Seek Reprieve from Order Reviving Flawed WOTUS Rule
On behalf of America’s farmers and ranchers, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) on Monday asked a federal district court in South Carolina to stay its order striking a rule …
American Farm Bureau Coalition Fights to Stop Illegal 2015 WOTUS Rule
The American Farm Bureau Federation and a broad coalition of business organizations have notified the federal district court in South Carolina they will appeal that court’s ruling that revived the …
Perdue Talks Tariffs, Water in San Joaquin Valley
While the foreign trade climate continues to stay heated, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue spent a few days touring farming operations up and down the state making several stops within …
Farm Bureau: Now, More Than Ever, We Must Ditch the Rule
The following may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Due to a misguided ruling by a single federal district court, the overbroad, vague and illegal 2015 …
Water Storage Funding a Long Overdue Step in the Right Direction
The water storage funding that was recently approved will go a long way in addressing the future water needs of communities throughout California. Multiple years of discussion finally culminated in …