The conversation is part of a series on the Waters of the US (WOTUS) rule updates. Courtney Briggs from the American Farm Bureau Federation discusses a proposed rule by the EPA and the US Army Corps of Engineers that aims to align with Supreme Court decisions on WOTUS.

The conversation discusses the Waters of the US (WOTUS) regulation under the Clean Water Act, highlighting its complex history and lack of clear definition, leading to decades of debate over federal regulatory reach

The US and Mexico are renegotiating a 1944 water treaty, which is crucial for Texas farmers.

The importance of proper vaccine management for cattle health with Dr. Lee Jones, a veterinarian from Boehringer Ingelheim.

The SPEED Act, a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reform measure, has passed the House and is now under consideration in the Senate. This legislation aims to streamline permitting processes, which could benefit livestock producers by reducing red tape and costs associated with federal permitting for range improvements and conservation work.

The USMCA agreement, involving the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, is due for review by July 2026. Dave Samuelson from the American Farm Bureau Federation highlights that preparations are already underway

The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has been extended until September 2026, but its future beyond that is uncertain due to the split farm bill.

The Global Ethanol Summit in Washington, DC, organized by the US Grains and Bio Products Council, had attendees from over 40 countries.

The US House of Representatives has voted to remove gray wolves from the endangered species list, a decision supported by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.

The December milk outlook by the World Agriculture Outlook Board revealed no change to the 2025 milk production forecast, but reduced the 2026 forecast by 100 million pounds