WOTUS Heads to SCOTUS

WOTUS Heads to SCOTUS

“Waters of the United States” might finally get a clear definition, as the U.S. Supreme Court is set to take on a WOTUS case—and decide what water regulations farmers and other landowners will abide by. What’s on the docket? SCOTUS will review the 9th...
EPA Steps Up to the ESA Plate

EPA Steps Up to the ESA Plate

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is opening a once-blind eye to its responsibility to comply with the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and it has farmers raising an eyebrow. Why now? The EPA gets to determine whether active ingredients (AI) could be harmful to...
Biden Wages War on ‘Meat Monopoly’

Biden Wages War on ‘Meat Monopoly’

The U.S. meat industry had better raise its sleeve—because it’s about to get boosted. On Monday, President Biden announced the administration would be directing $1B toward the meat industry in an effort to improve competition in what some see as a meat monopoly....
Farm Tax Breather

Farm Tax Breather

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have been concerned about the implications of stepped-up basis on U.S. farms proposed in President Biden’s America’s Family Plan. But now it seems everyone can take a breather. This week, the House Ways and Means Committee unveiled...