Here is a news release from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is hosting the first of two public meetings this Saturday, Sept. 24 in Avon Park, Fla., to answer questions and take comments on the proposed Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area in south-central Florida.
LA Nina Making a Comeback
According to forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, La Niña has re-emerged in the tropical Pacific Ocean and should gradually strengthen and continue into winter. Download Audio
Florida Cattlemen Urge Signing of NNC Petition
Together, the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association filed a lawsuit challenging the EPA’s determination letter and final rule establishing numeric nutrient criteria for waters in Florida. This was filed this past April and while other efforts are underway, NCBA’s Deputy Environmental Council Ashley Lyon, said the litigation is proceeding. Download Audio To sign the petition to …
AL NRCS Reminder of September 30th Signup Deadline
Steve Musser, Assistant State Conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, wants to remind producers that an important sign-up deadline is coming up next week. Download Audio
Georgia State Vet on Importance of Animal Traceability
After a recent issue with TB, Georgia State Veterinarian Dr. Carter Black said animal disease traceability is something we need. Download Audio To make a comment on the proposed rule click here.
Career Choices
Careers in agriculture offer promise. Everett Griner explains. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of September 12, 2011
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast.
Florida Ag Groups Urge Signing of NNC Petition
You can help stop the Water Tax on Florida by signing the Numeric Nutrient Criteria on-line petition. Many agricultural groups in Florida are encouraging residents to sign the petition to reach the 5000 signatures needed for President Obama to review the regulation. Download Audio And you can sign the petition here
Weekly Livestock Market Report
These are the cattle market numbers for the week ending September 16th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio GA: Download Audio
FFB Encouraging Producers to Sign Numeric Nutrient Criteria Petition
ISSUE: The EPA’s Numeric Nutrient Criteria regulations are expected to cost Floridians billions of dollars and we need the White House to intervene. The Obama Administration has said that it will review petitions that attract enough support and ensure it is sent to the appropriate policy experts and issued an official response. IMPACT: In order to gain the White House’s …