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Supreme Court Rules Against EPA in WOTUS Case
Supreme Court Rules Against EPA in WOTUS Case

Court Justice Samuel Alito said the EPA's interpretation of its powers went "too far."

Education
Ag Teachers: 4 Free Classroom Lessons Available Through Farm Bureau
Ag Teachers: 4 Free Classroom Lessons Available Through Farm Bureau

According to American Farm Bureau Foundation, the 40- to 90-minute courses focus on four themes: Careers, celebrating local food events, pollinators and regenerative ag.

Jenna Hoffman
Ag Policy
Ag Groups File Lawsuit to Challenge EPA's "Vague" New WOTUS Definition
Ag Groups File Lawsuit to Challenge EPA's "Vague" New WOTUS Definition

Farm Bureau's Duvall says the rule puts farmers and ranchers in a position where they will have to hire lawyers and consultants to establish the boundaries of farming.

Jenna Hoffman
Ag Policy
Farm Bureau Seeks ‘Unified’ Farm Bill of Ag and Nutrition Aid
Farm Bureau Seeks ‘Unified’ Farm Bill of Ag and Nutrition Aid

American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) released its general new farm bill recommendations on Thursday. First on the AFBF’s list: “protect farm bill program spending.”

Jim Wiesemeyer
Ag Policy
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th U.S. President, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2021.
Ag Industry Leaders Congratulate Biden, Echo His Call for Unity

Following the inauguration of President Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States, agriculture industry leaders congratulated Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Anna-Lisa Laca
News
Man’s Best Friend Earns Top Honors at AFBF’s 100th Convention
Man’s Best Friend Earns Top Honors at AFBF’s 100th Convention

Four-legged Woody saved the day when Joe Sheeran’s life flashed before his eyes. Pinned beneath a cow, he thought it was all over until his 8-month-old Australian Shepherd came to his rescue.

Sonja Begemann
News
Meet Jim Chilton, the Rancher Who Shared the Stage with Trump
Meet Jim Chilton, the Rancher Who Shared the Stage with Trump

Jim Chilton didn’t expect to find himself face-to-face with President Donald Trump, much less on a stage in front of more than 7,000 farmers and ranchers.

John Herath