Category Archives: Agriculture

EPA Re-Defines a Tributary

Posted on April 25, 2014 by matt ohern

EPA Administrator, Gina McCarthy, commenting on the new definition of what constitutes a water of the United States says, “To be clear: our proposal does not add to or expand the scope of waters historically protected under the Clean Water … Continue reading →

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EPA's Water Police: Coming to Your Farm?

Posted on April 10, 2014 by matt ohern

I just returned from Germany and Poland and was startled to discover the regulatory control the European Union exercises over its farmers and agriculture. This should not be a surprise, however, when a farmer has the EU paying one-half the … Continue reading →

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A Ban On Genetically Engineered Crops?

Posted on March 13, 2014 by matt ohern

“Despite a quarter century of promises, agricultural biotechnology has yet to provide any concrete advancements towards reducing world hunger, ameliorating global malnutrition, combating…, creating miracle drugs through GE [genetically engineered] plants or animals, or climate change.” (WRONG!) On February 25, … Continue reading →

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Another Bull's-eye on Farmland Owners

Posted on February 13, 2014 by matt ohern

Watch the government bureaucrats in December of any year. The Government Accountability Office issued a report (CLEAN WATER ACT –Changes Needed if Key EPA Program if to Help Fulfill the Nation’s Water Quality Goals) in late December, 2013, which will … Continue reading →

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EPA 'Connectivity' to Your Farm and Ranch

Posted on January 29, 2014 by matt ohern

Since September, 2013, a number of organizations and writers have been describing a ticking time bomb coming from EPA to be delivered to all landowners. EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have sent a draft regulation to the … Continue reading →

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