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regulations that work for bodies that most significant-
cattle producers. The letter ly contribute to downstream
is the first step in a strategy water quality. Further, long-
to limit the federal WOTUS held agricultural exemptions
definition and will be sub- for prior converted cropland,
mitted to EPA as they devel- stock ponds, and agricultur-
op new rules. al ditches are vital to ensure
KLA and NCBA had that agricultural producers
worked with the Trump ad- are not unnecessarily bur-
ministration to craft NWPR, dened. Thank you for listen-
which provided clear jurisdic- ing to America’s cattle pro-
tional boundaries for farmers ducers.
and ranchers. NWPR adhered Cattle farmers and
to Supreme Court precedent, ranchers are invested in
empowered states to manage protecting our nation's
water bodies, solidified im- clean water. We need
portant agricultural exemp- clear, commonsense regu-
tions and eliminated federal lations that support agri-
control over isolated water cultural producers' good
bodies that do not contribute work on this issue.
to downstream water quality. Join our campaign to
However, according to EPA, let policymakers in Washing-
WOTUS now will be inter- ton, D.C. know that you sup-
preted consistent with the port:
pre-2015 regulations until •Staying consistent with
further notice. This means the law on the books and Su- that more appropriately lim- Water Act. Any definition of
regulatory requirements and preme Court precedents ited federal jurisdiction to WOTUS should satisfy these
jurisdictional determina- •Limiting the federal gov- waterways that significantly criteria:
tions will follow limits put in ernment's reach to only nav- contribute to downstream •Ensure that the regula-
place by the agencies’ 1986 igable waters, consistently water quality. The NWPR tory definition of WOTUS
regulations and subsequent flowing tributaries, and adja- was a major improvement on is consistent with the Clean
guidance. cent wetlands the 2015 WOTUS Rule and Water Act and existing Su-
Both KLA and NCBA con- •Protecting important had broad support but now, preme Court precedent.
tinue to aggressively oppose exemptions for agricultur- the Biden administration is •Limit federal jurisdiction
overreaching federal jurisdic- al producers, such as stock repealing it. to traditionally navigable wa- 6 1 0 1 0 2 , 0 3 r e b m e t p e S n a m e l t t a C t s e w d i M e h T
BSE Clinic Time
tion under the Clean Water ponds We need a clear, reliable ters, their consistently flow-
Act and will work to ensure Background rule that allows producers to ing tributaries, and abutting
any revisions to the WOTUS The WOTUS Rule is the operate their businesses suc- wetlands.
By Eldon Cole, University of Missouri Extension
definition respect private regulatory mechanism for cessfully and in compliance •Maintain important ag-
property rights. enforcing the Clean Water with the law. ricultural exemptions, in-
Has your bull had a breeding
We’ve scheduled four clinics of cows keep coming back in progeny differences (EPDs) and
NCBA continues to fight cluding exemptions for stock
NCBA: Act, a law passed by Con- soundness exam (BSE) since where you can get your bulls heat. There are no other out- breeding programs or whatever
you pulled him from the breed-
completely examined, given ward signs of trich in the bull is on your mind. Ed Trotter with
Tell the EPA to Support gress in 1972. It defines what against overreaching federal ponds, agricultural ditches, Pfizer will be at some of the clin-
parasite control treatment and or cow for that matter.
ing pasture this summer? Fer-
Clean Water and Clear counts as "waters of the Unit- jurisdiction under the Clean and prior converted cropland. ics with information on their
tility and breeding ability can vaccinated and be ready to turn
Rules ed States." Water Act. We are working out if everything checks out Here are the dates and loca- DNA evaluation program.
fluctuate in bulls from year-to-
To sign on, go to https://
In 2015, the Environmen- with the EPA and Congress
year and season-to-season. If okay. In addition, if you’d like, tions of our fall clinics.
Sign our letter to EPA tal Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure that any definition p2a.co/y10d3wx Call the above veterinary of-
you’ve preg checked your cows they can check your bull for the
Administrator Michael and Army Corps of Engi- of WOTUS provides neces- fices for your appointment time.
and found several open, it just sexually transmitted disease,
Regan neers finalized the WOTUS sary clarity for cattle produc- KLA October 11 - Barry County Vet Of course, there’s a limit to the
might be cause to check him trichomoniasis. Trich is on the Services, Cassville
number of bulls the clinics can
Dear Administrator Regan: Rule to make it a significant ers and does not exceed the rise in this part of the world. It’s Contact: Dr. Voyd Brown, 847- accept so you may need to pick a
out.
Cattle producers across the expansion of federal jurisdic- statutory limits of the Clean suspected when a large number 2677 different time and/or a different
country faced years of regula- tion. The rule was a major veterinarian. It’s just important
tory uncertainty related to the overreach of federal govern- October 12 - Kent Veterinary to have your bulls checked out.
definition of “Waters of the ment, covering in its juris- Buffalo Livestock Market Clinic, Billings A survey of cow-calf farms in
U.S.” We rely on clean water diction isolated waterbodies Contact Dr. Harvey Kent, 744- 24 states in 2008 showed that
for the health of our livestock, and water features that only Special Cattle Sale Special 2222 about 25% do a semen evalua-
families, and local communi- carry water following precip- Sheep tion on their bulls before turn-
ties. However, the EPA must itation. That overreach nega- Vaccinated Every Watch our Stock Cow & October 13 - Dake Veterinary out. I doubt if we’re that high
provide clear standards that tively impacted many farm- Cattle Saturday sale live on the & Bull Sale Goat Sale Clinic, Miller in southwest Missouri. The
support U.S. farmers, ranch- ers and ranchers, and both Sale 12:00 Noon www.CattleUSA.com Contact: Dr. Chuck Dake, 452- October BSE clinics in the past
Internet at
ers, and small businesses. agricultural groups, envi- 2nd Sat. of Selling all classes 3rd Tuesday 4th Tuesday 3301 few years have found more prob-
We urge EPA to focus federal ronmental groups, and state Each Month of cattle lems with bulls than the clinics
jurisdiction on traditionally governments agreed that the October 14 - Countryside Ani- in March. Hot weather could
navigable waters, their con- 2015 WOTUS Rule was not mal Clinic, Aurora be more of a problem than cold
sistently flowing tributaries, an appropriate long-term Lyle Caselman - Owner-Manager: 417-345-7876 • Mobile: 417-533-2944 Contact: Dr. Mike Bloss, 678- when it comes to bull fertility. It
Leon Caselman - Owner: 417-345-4514 • Mobile: 417-588-6185
and abutting wetlands. At- solution. 4011 could even be from fescue toxins
Call Lyle or Leon to find out what we can do for you:
tempts to expand federal ju- In 2020, EPA revised the Danny Cross 417-576-5461 • John Sanwald 417-588-9113 • Bobby Cole 573-674-3131 consumed or a combination of
risdiction to ephemeral and WOTUS definition in a new Besides the BSE, I will be at factors.
isolated water features re- rule — the Navigable Waters Barn 417-345-8122 the clinics to answer questions,
discuss bull sales, expected
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