Category Archives: Agriculture

More Job-Killing Rules From The EPA

Having already done yeoman’s work stifling economic growth and job creation, President Obama’s Environmental Protection Agency is doubling down again. The United States created a paltry 38,000 new jobs in May: one for every 8,000 Americans. Its labor force participation … Continue reading

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What is Ag Stormwater & Is It Regulated?

Agriculture’s stormwater runoff from fields is viewed as significant and pernicious cause of water pollution in the nation’s waters. Many opponents of agriculture claim state efforts to improve water quality impacted by agriculture have met with little or no success. EPA and its supporters constantly argue that present day agricultural practices cause serious adverse impacts to surface water and ground water. Continue reading

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What is Ag Stormwater & Is It Regulated?

Agriculture’s stormwater runoff from fields is viewed as significant and pernicious cause of water pollution in the nation’s waters. Many opponents of agriculture claim state efforts to improve water quality impacted by agriculture have met with little or no success. EPA and its supporters constantly argue that present day agricultural practices cause serious adverse impacts to surface water and ground water. Continue reading

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Des Moines Water Works’ Law Suit Could Impact VA Farmers

The Des Moines Water Works (DMWW) filed its latest legal response on Friday, May ,5 claiming Iowa Drainage Districts do not have an agricultural stormwater runoff exemption for water discharged from drainage tiles. The Clean Water Act (CWA), however, is specific and makes it clear runoff water from agricultural fields is not a point source under the CWA and requires no federal NPDES permit. Continue reading

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Seed Controversy Continues

CropLife America, American Seed Trade Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Corn Growers, Agricultural Retailers Association, among others, are standing up to help American farmers use treated seeds and seed treatments. A coalition of petitioners including non-government organizations, beekeepers and farmers … Continue reading

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