So if Wilkus goes into effect, these farmers will stop these practices as their ponds will become navigable waterways and subject to draconian federal regulations. And what this means is that All of these ag byproducts will actually enter the watersheds and wind up in the Mississippi River. That is the exact opposite intended consequence of this foolish regulation. We're concerned with the disappearance of small family farms who are just getting by due to skyrocketing costs. (01:28–01:35)
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Asserts that agricultural byproducts will enter watersheds and the Mississippi River if the Wocus rule is implemented.
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