May 25
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of the Sackett family in Sackett v. EPA – the court’s most recent consideration of which features are subject to federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction. In its holding, the court soundly rejected the contentious “significant nexus” test. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) strongly supports this ruling …
May 25
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is visiting with Troy Marshall with USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, talking about the 2022 Census of Agriculture. Producers are urged to respond by May 31st. “We are at that last home stretch, and I am sure all of those producers that responded back in January and February are tired of the …
May 25
Letter calls proposed RVOs “exactly the wrong signal to send right now” Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America welcomed a letter sent by Govs. Kim Reynolds (R-IA), Mike Parson (R-MO), and Jim Pillen (R-NE) to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, asking the agency to substantially increase the biomass-based diesel (BBD) and advanced biofuels volumes in the Renewable …
May 25
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) applauds the U.S. Supreme Court for their ruling in Sackett v. EPA. ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock issued the following statement: “All of agriculture has been waiting for this ruling on defining Waters of the United States (WOTUS). The Court stated that the wetland under the jurisdiction of the Clean …
May 25
Today, in response to the Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan issued the following statement: “As a public health agency, EPA is committed to ensuring that all people, regardless of race, the money in their pocket, or community they live in, have access to clean, safe water. …
May 25
Month-Long Recognition Highlighting the Innumerable Contributions of the U.S. Dairy Farmer Every year the month of June signifies the end of the school year and the beginning of summer vacation for most American families, but for dairy farmers it takes on a more significant meaning. This June will mark the 86th year celebrating the contributions …
May 25
Leading national and state cattle industry organizations have announced their support for the Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act introduced by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Reps. Ronny Jackson (R-TX), Angie Craig (D-MN), Jim Costa (D-CA), Don Bacon (R-NE), and Don Davis (D-NC). National Cattlemen’s Beef …
May 25
To view the Oklahoma Drought Map, click here. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Map, Exceptional drought has improved from last week, decreasing from last week’s 8.88 percent to this week’s 5.68 percent. Extreme drought or worse has improved significantly, decreasing from last week’s 30.67 percent to this week’s 25.09 percent. Severe drought or worse has …
May 25
Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology voted to advance H.R. 3560- the National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act of 2023 out of Committee. Sponsored by Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03), Chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and …
May 25
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference got underway Wednesday in Minneapolis, with USMEF senior staff updating members on industry efforts to expand the international footprint for U.S. red meat and bolster demand for underutilized pork, beef and lamb cuts. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen welcomed a strong turnout of producers, exporters, packers, processors …
