WOTUS rules head for the ditch
WOTUS rules head for the ditch New and complicated water regulations go into effect today. You may need a lawyer to figure them out. In my January blog I told you I …
If you have water on your property, read this new WOTUS rule
If you have water on your property, read this new WOTUS rule Several farm organizations are already in court challenging the new rule. The new WOTUS rule becomes effective on …
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WOTUS in the spotlight – again
WOTUS in the spotlight – again The new rule brings regulatory uncertainty for farmers, but the Supreme Court will have the final say. The Biden administration released its new Waters …
Ag groups must join the table to shape climate programs
Ag groups must join the table to shape climate programs Farmers can expect major roadblocks ahead if government takes the lead on reducing ag emissions. “Even if we manage to …
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The Coming War on Commercial Agriculture
The coming war on commercial agriculture Calls to cut nitrous oxide, a byproduct of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer, may be just the opening salvo. As we sit down this week to …
Sri Lanka’s Green New Deal was a disaster
Sri Lanka’s Green New Deal was a disaster Politicians often attack commercial-scale agriculture only to realize: people still like to eat. Some government leaders are trying to bring a new …
Be careful who you hire: Ag gag laws lose again in court
Be careful who you hire: Ag gag laws lose again in court A federal court in Iowa has again blocked efforts to go after animal rights activists. Activists try and …
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You may be shocked to learn that law firms are becoming political
You may be shocked to learn that law firms are becoming political You may not think of a law firm as political, but in today’s polarized atmosphere they are in …
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A new appreciation for ag research
A new appreciation for ag research As you sit in the cabs of your tractors or combines, you are harvesting a (hopefully) great crop. That is due to agricultural research. …
Sri Lanka, the Netherlands – are we next?
Sri Lanka, the Netherlands – are we next? On July 28, 2022, the Netherlands Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, asked farmers to stop their ‘life-threatening’ protests. Farmers, according to the Agency …