Articles tagged under: Waters of the United States

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins Unveils Five-Point Policy Agenda

Published February 27, 2026

Speaking at the 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins laid out five key policy priorities. "First, we will continue to deregulate and get the government off of your back," Rollins said, pointing to numerous regulations, such…

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WOTUS Public Comments Submitted

Published January 7, 2026

The public comment period for the Trump Administration’s proposed new definition of waters of the United States is complete. The change is in reaction to the Supreme Court decision in the Sackett versus EPA lawsuit. The American Soybean Association comments…

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The WOTUS Legal Battle Continues

Published February 28, 2024

The attorneys general for 24 states have asked the federal court in North Dakota to vacate the Biden Administration’s updated Waters of the United States rule. In a separate filing, the states and industry groups claim the EPA and Army…

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WOTUS Stay Lifted

Published October 13, 2023

The U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota has lifted a stay on the Waters of the United States lawsuit. The 24 states that challenged the WOTUS rule are expected to file an amended complaint against the Environmental…

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Federal Court Grants a Stay in WOTUS Lawsuit

Published July 21, 2023

The federal court in North Dakota has sided with the Environmental Protection Agency and agreed to a delay in the latest legal action concerning the Waters of the United States. Judge Daniel Hovland said the federal government has “demonstrated good…

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More Legal Wrangling Over WOTUS

Published June 14, 2023

While the Supreme Court has weighed in on the Waters of the United States rule, the Biden Administration is still in court over this issue. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers filed an appeal in federal…

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Vigilance Still Needed

Published May 25, 2023

According to North Dakota Grain Growers Association President Ed Kessel, the Supreme Court Sackett decision is a step in the right direction. Kessel remains cautious. "It does look favorable, but those that are trying to make these (Waters of the United…

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WOTUS Appeal Filed

Published May 24, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency has filed an appeal in the current litigation over the controversial Waters of the United States rule. Injunctions were granted by federal courts in North Dakota and Texas, putting WOTUS on hold in 26 states. At…

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WOTUS Override Vetoed

Published April 7, 2023

President Joe Biden delivered a veto. rejecting a congressional effort that would have overturned the Waters of the United States rule. In a statement, Biden said the attempt to block WOTUS would increase uncertainty and threaten agriculture’s economic growth. The…

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ND Judge Rules on WOTUS Case

Published March 24, 2023

A federal judge in North Dakota is allowing farm groups to intervene in the ongoing legal battle over the Waters of the United States rule. North Dakota Judge Alice Senechal will consider a motion from 24 states for a preliminary…

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