If you’re a cattle producer, here’s how the new WOTUS rule might impact you

The Environmental Protection Agency is slated to release a final rule this week on the Waters of the U.S. rule, and the ag industry has some concerns.

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Chief Counsel, Mary-Thomas Hart spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander about where we currently stand on the rule, how it means for cattle producers, and what actions they would like to see taken.

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