WOTUS Rule Disapproval

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WOTUS Rule, House Passes Resolution to Disapprove Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a joint resolution to disapprove the Waters of the United States rule under a Congressional Review Act. This resolution would nullify the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to redefine “Waters of the United States” under the Clean …

Water Policy Bill Passes Senate

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Commissioner Adam Putnam’s Statement on Passage of Senate Water Policy Bill From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement today regarding the Florida Senate’s passage of a key water policy bill that will help protect and manage Florida’s water resources: “This session, we have an …

Duvall Elected as New AFBF President

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Zippy Duvall, a third generation farmer, was elected this week to lead the American Farm Bureau Federation. Duvall, who served as president of Georgia Farm Bureau for nine years, becomes the 12th president of AFBF. Scott VanderWal, who has served as President of South Dakota Farm Bureau, was elected to serve as vice president. In a press conference yesterday, Duvall …

Southeast AgNet This Week

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Southeast AgNet This Week: Slight Reduction in Cotton Production; Pleased with Recent Conference Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes cotton production numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, as well as an overview of the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. Click here to view this weeks issue. Want more? Click here to subscribe. Sponsored ContentCIR …

Georgia Farmer Elected American Farm Bureau President

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Today, during the annual American Farm Bureau Convention in Orlando, Florida, delegates elected Georgia farmer Zippy Duvall to lead the organization as president. Duvall, who has been serving as Georgia’s Farm Bureau state president, will take over the top post from Bob Stallman, who has retired after 16 years. Duvall will serve a two-year term with the organization. Duvall beat …

Florida’s Adam Putnam: We Have a Real Opportunity

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From Commissioner Adam H. Putnam Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Friend, Every year, the Florida Legislature kicks off its annual 60-day legislative session to help govern and fund our great state. This session, we have an opportunity to pass meaningful water policy reform that will help meet the needs of our growing population and thriving economy, while protecting …

AFBF President to be Elected

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AFBF to Select New AFBF President at Annual Convention Members of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) will choose a new president today during the final day of the 2016 annual convention being held in Orlando. After 16 years as AFBF president, Bob Stallman is stepping down. Stallman offered words of advice and encouragement at the convention during his final …

Alabama NRCS Reminds Landowners of Nearing Deadline

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Eligible landowners in Alabama are encouraged to apply for funding provided through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. But USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama has this reminder, that applications are due by Friday, January 15, for 2016 funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …

Florida Legislative Session Starts Tuesday

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Florida lawmakers return to the Capitol Tuesday for the 2016 legislative session, and while some action will take place right off the bat, all lot of it will most likely occur near the end of the 60-day session. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Discussing Climate Change in Alabama

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Climate change is an issue we hear about quite frequently and according to Dr. William Puckett, Executive Director of the Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee, it’s one they’ve had discussions about especially at the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts annual meeting held just a few weeks ago. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …