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The White House is considering waiving U.S. gasoline environmental rules aimed at reducing summertime smog, hoping the waiver will combat rising pump prices, Reuters reported.

The EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are seeking comment on the pre-2015 WOTUS rule published in the Federal Register.

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday ordered his administration to find ways to ensure people are protected from extreme heat, including through work-related rules and other cooling efforts.

EPA announced it's creating a durable definition of WOTUS by reverting back to the pre-Obama era rule as a framework. EPA is encouraging farmers and ranchers to weigh in during a series of public meetings in August.

“I like to say you’re going to have to have a permit to do normal farming decisions,” he told Chip Flory, host of AgriTalk.

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed a raft of executive actions to combat climate change, including pausing new oil and gas leases on federal land and cutting fossil fuel subsidies.

Amid increasing tariffs and controversial biofuels policies, farmer support for President Donald Trump is waning.

Washington officials are targeting food waste hoping to cut down on the amount thrown away or tossed into landfills while Australians are finding a way to create renewable energy from leftovers.

A farmer and a farm worker are on probation after applying liquid manure onto a field that resulted in runoff into a nearby stream. The farm was fined $50,000.

A farmer and a farm worker are on probation after applying liquid manure onto a field that resulted in runoff into a nearby stream. The farm was fined $50,000.

An ag air quality expert is working to set the record straight for the Green New Deal put forward by freshman congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

The Green New Deal is sending mixed messages to agriculture as it seeks to work with farmers and ranchers, but also mentions getting rid of “farting cows.”

"Ditch the rule" is being replaced by "clean water, clear rules."

Former USDA Sec. Mike Johanns says the U.S. must continually look for even small trade opportunities and take advantage of them.

Changes to the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rules could help ease tension in agriculture about the regulation originally enacted by the Obama Administration.

EPA on Tuesday unveiled a new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) definition under the Clean Water Act designed to provide a clearer picture of what waters are and are not regulated by the federal government.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a rule change that would make it clear air emissions reporting for animal waste is not required for livestock operations under current regulations.

Iowa was not one of the original plaintiffs fighting WOTUS, but a ruling Tuesday allows the state to join the fray. “The EPA’s WOTUS Rule imposes unnecessary burdens on Iowans,” Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg said.

A federal district court ruling has effectively suspended the 2015 Waters Of The U.S. (WOTUS) rule in 11 more states, bringing the total to 24 states.

The Fair Agricultural Reporting Method, or FARM Act, was introduced on Tuesday by Deb Fischer (R-Neb). It is being supported by other key Senators, including Pat Roberts (R-Kan).

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt tells state ag directors he will sign order to block WOTUS.

Science community worries about censorship, as EPA pulls scientists from speaking about climate change.

The National Milk Producers Federation told the Environmental Protection Agency today that a two-step process is needed in rolling back the Waters of the U.S. regulation, currently suspended due to court actions.

Some Jerome County residents are worried that plans for a big new University of Idaho-operated dairy could befoul the local air.

Conservation groups, ranchers and the National Park Service have reached a settlement over the future of livestock in Point Reyes National Seashore.

President's grades are mixed on four major agricultural issues, says ag policy expert.

State officials are investigating claims that a south-central Idaho dairy pumped manure into a canal, and tests are being conducted on water coming from faucets in nearby homes where residents are complaining the water is discolored and has a bad odor.

New manure regulations have been released in Washington affecting dairy and beef producers.

A 30,000 cow dairy in Oregon has already began construction, but activists are trying to halt it from being built.

California officials have there finger pointed at dairy cows for emissions they say cause global warming.

California will begin regulating greenhouse-gas emissions tied to dairy cows and landfills under legislation signed Monday by Gov. Jerry Brown.

California Democrats are taking further steps to advance the state's ambitious climate-change agenda, agreeing to regulate methane emissions from landfills and dairy farms for the first time and approving $900 million in spending on environmental programs.

One Vermont dairy farm is taking a novel approach to reducing polluted runoff in Lake Champlain by spinning its manure in a centrifuge to remove some of the phosphorus that has contributed to toxic algae blooms.

A Dane County judge has ruled the Department of Natural Resources can't retract a previous decision and must continue imposing environmental protections on a large dairy farm expansion.

A popular fishing stream in southwest Wisconsin will be stocked with 600 trout after most of the waterway's adult game fish were killed by a 2-mile manure spill last month.

Farms in northwestern Vermont may have to abide by certain practices to reduce phosphorus pollution in Lake Champlain under a decision released by the state's agriculture secretary.

Five Oregon dairies have been given permission to expand, adding a total of about 4,500 animals.

Vermont's largest utility announced Tuesday that it's working with farmers to build a manure digester in St. Albans that will turn cow manure from three farms into electricity and reduce phosphorous pollution into Lake Champlain.

A public-private partnership helps dairies save California’s endangered Tricolored Blackbirds.

Dairy Today's Dollars and Sense contributors discuss limiting risk management within their dairy business.

According to Ron Carlton, EPA’s newly named agriculture counselor, the ag community has nothing to worry about with the new rule.

Dairy farmers in northwestern Vermont told the state Agency of Agriculture on Thursday that they back state efforts to reduce phosphorus pollution, but say they are not the only source of the pollution in Lake Champlain.

Dairy Today's Dollars and Sense contributors discuss the importance, and advantage, of being environmentally conscientious .

Dairy Innovation Center leader recognized as a Champion of Change in Agriculture

Regional enforcement creates confusion, uneven playing field

The owners of a southeastern Minnesota dairy farm have withdrawn their application to expand their operation to as many as 1,500 cows.

State Legislature had dismantled Board last session

Response to the Socially Responsible Agricultural Project Report on Dairies in Kewaunee County

Consistent approach will benefit crop and dairy farmers as well as entire ag supply chain

A public-private partnership helps dairies save California’s endangered Tricolored Blackbirds.