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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of the Army (the agencies) announced their intent to revise the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS)

EPA to create new WOTUS rule

Agencies plan to initiate new rulemaking process to restore pre-2015 WOTUS protections.
Government/PolicyWater
The National Ground Water Association and 18 state groundwater associations have sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to consider utilizing water wells in any future infrastructure legislation.

Congress urged to utilize water wells in infrastructure bills

NGWA is urging Congress to expand grant eligibility to fund the rehabilitation, deepening or replacement of water wells.
WaterGovernment/Policy
For those who missed the deadline to respond to U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Classification Survey (NACS), it’s not too late.

Still time to respond to NASS ag survey

This classification survey helps determine who should receive a 2022 Census of Agriculture questionnaire.
Government/Policy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s quarterly agricultural trade forecast released May 26 projects fiscal year 2021 U.S. farm exports at $164 billion — the highest total on record

Record farm exports expected in FY 2021

May 26 forecast projects fiscal year 2021 U.S. farm exports at $164 billion — the highest total on record.
Government/PolicyInternational
Bronaugh appointed as deputy chief at USDA

Bronaugh confirmed as USDA deputy secretary

Bronaugh brings a long, distinguished career as an educator and champion for farmers and rural communities.
Government/Policy
The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) has developed specific recommendations for how the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) should approach a potential carbon bank.

Ag climate alliance recommends carbon bank pilot projects

Recommendations have been shared with the USDA and Congress.
Government/Policy
Klamath Water Users Association reacts to Bureau of Reclamation irrigation project announcement

Reclamation announcement heightens West Coast irrigation concerns

Klamath water users concerned about irrigation amid a severe drought.
Government/PolicyWater
Field to Market received Walton Family Foundation grant to focus on ag supply chain sustainability

Walton Foundation grant supports ag supply chain sustainability

Grant supports development of greenhouse gas emissions reporting guidance and other priorities.
SustainabilityGovernment/Policy
Government releases joint statement on Western water crisis

Joint statement addresses Western water crisis

Government commits to an all-hands-on-deck approach to minimize the impact of the drought.
WaterGovernment/Policy
New direction is set fo U.S. agriculture

New direction is set for U.S. agriculture

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Sustainable and regenerative agriculture will play major roles at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Government/PolicyIrrigation
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