So they partially recycle that again, it lowers the cost for everybody across the board. 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. (01:14–01:26)
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Asserts that the Wocus rule will cause farmers to stop environmentally beneficial practices due to increased regulation.
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