Articles tagged under: WOTUS

RRFN Forum: Ag Law and Taxes

Published September 12, 2023

A myriad of legal issues have faced agriculture in recent years, including Supreme Court decisions on WOTUS and Proposition 12. An ever-changing tax code is also the norm. Roger McEowen, professor of agricultural law and taxation, Washburn University School of…

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WOTUS Rule Changes Likely

Published September 11, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency released its final WOTUS Rule earlier this month. Rinke Noonan Law Firm attorney Kale Van Bruggen expects to see more changes in the future. “Several administrations have attempted to tackle this issue, but none of them…

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WOTUS Change Draws Ire of Farm Groups

Published August 31, 2023

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the updated WOTUS rule only changed the scope of WOTUS rule minimally. The 23 states that do not have an injunction are bound by the rule. "We're still concerned because dry ditches, subsurface…

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New WOTUS Rule On The Way

Published July 2, 2023

The EPA and Army Corps of Engineers are now working to amend the final Revised Definition of Waters of the United States rule to stay consistent with the Supreme Court Ruling. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Director of Public Policy Pierce…

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Rules Working for Agriculture

Published June 5, 2023

The Supreme Court Decision in Sackett versus EPA means changes will be made to current rules. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Public Policy Director Pierce Bennett says the Supreme Court’s decision in the Sackett versus EPA will impact recently enacted rules.…

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Change Expected for EPA WOTUS Rules

Published May 25, 2023

Following the Supreme Court ruling in the Sackett v. EPA case, Rinke Noonan Law Firm attorney Kale Van Bruggen said there was a four-part agreement on the controlling opinion. "There are three separate concurring opinions with additional commentary. It is…

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MN Farm Bureau Visits DC

Published April 2, 2023

A delegation of Minnesota Farm Bureau members met with lawmakers and officials in Washington D.C. Education and open dialogue continues for farm organizations as lawmakers work to pass the next Farm Bill. MNFB Director Shane Isane of Badger, MN says…

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WOTUS “Stomps” on Landowners Rights

Published March 31, 2023

The Senate passed a resolution to rescind the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States rule Wednesday. The Senate passed the Congressional Review Act resolution on a 53 to 43 vote. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says the EPA’s rule…

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North Dakota Joins WOTUS Lawsuit

Published March 3, 2023

North Dakota has joined 23 other states challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineer’s revised definition of the Waters of the United States rule. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the revised rule…

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South Dakota Joins WOTUS Lawsuit

Published February 20, 2023

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced South Dakota has joined 23 other states in filing a lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s Waters of the United States” rule. The states contend that the rule, signed by President Biden on his…

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