By Charles T. Yates Pacific Legal Foundation, which represents Washington Cattlemen’s Association in ongoing litigation over WOTUS, provides the following update: The controversy over the federal government’s regulatory authority under the Clean Water Act continues. The Clean Water Act authorizes the federal government to regulate discharges of pollutants into so-called “navigable waters.” Since the Clean Water Act […]
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Our Mission:Provide a unified voice for beef producers, promote innovative rangeland and livestock management, protect and preserve the cattle industry in the State of Washington.WOTUS Campaign and Sign-On LetterFrom: Scott YagerSent: Monday, October 11, 2021 11:18 AMSubject: AFFILIATE CALL TO ACTION: WOTUS Campaign and Sign-On LetterTO: NCBA Officers, Executive Committee, State and Breed AffiliatesFROM: Scott Yager, Chief Environmental […]
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Ag groups are pushing back against rumors that the Build Back Better bill being crafted by Democrats on Capitol Hill would impose an emissions tax on livestock that would cost more than some of the animals are worth. The $3.5 trillion reconciliation package approved by the House Budget Committee last weekend includes a methane tax […]
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(Sub Req’d) The Biden administration’s plan to conserve 30% of U.S. lands and water by 2030 was released in May, but many in the agricultural community said it lacked specifics. Livestock ranchers got some insight into the proposal, called the America the Beautiful Initiative, during the Public Lands Council’s virtual annual meeting this week.The effort […]
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Partisan politics have no place in the agriculture industry. At the end of the day, cattle and beef producers understand the role of taxes in strengthening our infrastructure, supporting essential services, and keeping our nation safe. They are ready and willing to pay their share, but they are not prepared to shoulder the bill for […]
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Franklin County Cattlemen's Association 