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New WOTUS rule now blocked in 27 states

April 28, 2023

The Biden administration’s new Waters of the U.S rule continues to hit judicial roadblocks in its implementation.

The key to measuring the livestock industry’s warming impact

A new metric for measuring methane emissions, GWP*, paints a clearer picture of animal agriculture’s true role in warming the planet and offers promise of the industry’s ability to achieve climate neutrality.

April 18, 2023

Frank Mitloehner

To paraphrase Peter Drucker, you can’t manage what you don’t measure. Ever since the business guru shared his words of wisdom, the principle has become integral to effectively running an organization. But who knew it also applies to animal agriculture, methane emissions and global warming?

New WOTUS rule goes into effect across most of country

Though many questions remain to be answered, the new rule became law in 48 states on March 20.

March 31, 2023

Tyrell Marchant

The Biden administration’s controversial new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, initially issued on Dec. 30, 2022, went into effect throughout most of the country on March 30.

Environmental regulation, study have mounting consequences

Here’s an update on some of the key regulatory issues advancing in the first quarter of 2023.

February 27, 2023

Alan Hahn

Differing views on the best way to govern often become apparent as policies are developed and implemented. That’s the case when it comes to environmental regulations affecting agricultural producers.

More WOTUS changes implemented at close of 2022

January 10, 2023

David Cooper and Tyrell Marchant

The Biden administration issued a water law reversal on the last working day of 2022, creating further change in the longstanding issue of how to define navigable waters of the U.S., including streams, runoff and ponds used in agriculture.

What Happened? What's Next?: Timing, scope of WOTUS rule disappoints dairy

January 3, 2023

Dave Natzke

Controversy has surrounded Clean Water Act regulatory efforts for decades.

Federal agencies end year with more WOTUS changes

December 30, 2022

David Cooper

The Biden administration issued a water law reversal on the last working day of the year, thus creating more uncertainty in the longstanding issue of how to define navigable waters of the U.S., including streams, runoff and ponds used in agriculture.

What Happened/What’s Next: 2023 isn’t far away

Enrollment is open for the 2023 Dairy Margin Coverage program, and dairy organizations discuss improvements to the Federal Milk Marketing Order system.

October 26, 2022

Dave Natzke

Two of the most heated topics – depooling and producer price differentials (PPDs) – aren’t likely to be part of a national FMMO hearing.

Environmental regulatory stresses on agriculture are growing

In addition to weather and economic pressures affecting dairy producers, a number of potentially consequential environmental regulatory and reporting proposals are imminent.

October 22, 2022

Alan Hahn

Farmers have always had to contend with unpredictable weather – too hot, too cold, too wet or too dry. Beyond weather, the pressures on agriculture to produce enough food for a growing global population continue to build.