May 31
Speaking to a room of producers facing tight margins and regulatory bottlenecks, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin vowed to dismantle standard federal mandates on Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) systems. Zeldin made the remarks during a focused agricultural roundtable with Oklahoma farmers and ranchers on Saturday, May 30, emphasizing that current mitigation protocols are …
Nov 17
On November 17, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of theArmy announced proposed revisions to the 2023 definition of “waters of the United States,” whichdefines the scope of federal jurisdiction over Clean Water Act permitting. When finalized, this actionwould give landowners in rural America—including the agricultural community—clarity, predictability,and consistency under the …
May 25
“Today’s unanimous SCOTUS ruling in Sackett v. EPA is a win for agriculture not just in Oklahoma, but across the nation. For years, the ever-changing definition of ‘WOTUS’ has led to uncertainty and confusion for farmers, ranchers, and landowners due to complicated regulatory burdens. The Supreme Court’s majority opinion provides clarity to the ‘WOTUS’ definition …
