Ag groups and other industries are evaluating today's release of the final Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.  USEPA stated today that the rules uphold long held agriculture exemptions for tile drainage, regular farm activities and moving livestock, but it will take careful evaluation of the technical document to determine the impact on agriculture and many other industries.  U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) said "Instead of reaching a reasonable solution, today the EPA has ignored millions of Americans and taken more control over private land in our country."  Jo-Ellen Darcy, Assistant Army Secretary said that the final rule ensures protections for tributaries that have physical signs of flowing water, even if they don't run all year round, and ditches that "look and act" like tributaries.  USEPA Administrator Gina McCarthy said that the new rule will only expand the reach of the Clean Water Act by about 3%.  It will take some time for people to obtain the rule and fully evaluate its impact and IFCA will keep you informed of the potential impact on our industry.