From the National Association of Conservation Districts: WASHINGTON, DC—September 25, 2015—National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) leadership met with representatives of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today to express concerns on behalf of member conservation districts regarding the proposed “Waters of the U.S.” rule. Unfortunately representatives of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers were unable to attend due to …
National Pork Producers Council Statement on the Transpacific Partnership Negotiations
The National Pork Producers Council thanks U.S. trade officials for diligently working to achieve an outcome in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations that would benefit all sectors of our nation’s economy, including agriculture. At the same time, we must also express our deep disappointment in Japan’s continuing rejection of the fundamental terms of a successful TPP agreement, as agreed upon …
Florida Water Fight with Georgia Could be Delayed
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, September 24, 2014……….A year after Florida filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Supreme Court in a long-running battle with Georgia over water consumption, the U.S. solicitor general has advised the high court to delay taking the case. The lawsuit, filed at Gov. Rick Scott’s behest last year, was Florida’s most-recent attempt …
EQIP Helping Florida Farmers and Ranchers
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind farmers and ranchers that November 21 is the deadline to apply for 2015 financial assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. And one producer knows the benefits EQIP can provide. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …
Alabama NRCS Announces Signup Batching Date
Steve Musser, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has more information concerning the October 17 signup batching date for 2015 funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Florida Cabinet Approves Two Conservation Land Acquisitions
From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection: TALLAHASSEE – Governor Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet approved the acquisition of more than 1,275 acres to protect environmentally sensitive areas in Monroe and Washington counties. This approval is the final step before land can be purchased for these two Florida Forever projects. Governor Scott said, “This more than $4-million investment will …
FFA Sees Big Membership Increase
The National FFA Organization has announced their membership has seen a big increase from last year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Grants for Conservation Innovation
Cindy Zimmerman has more information about the Conservation Innovation Grants which were announced last week. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Florida Landowner Pleased with Longleaf Pine Restoration
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida knows restoring longleaf pine forests will provide environmental, economic and wildlife benefits for generations to come. And that’s why they enjoy working with landowners in the state who also understand the importance of this. Download Audio More information about the Longleaf Pine Initiative is available on the Florida NRCS website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …
Putnam Calls for State Aid if Oyster Harvesting Halted
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, September 22, 2014 …… Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said state officials must be ready to assist thousands of families whose lives would be impacted if the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shuts down oyster harvesting in Apalachicola Bay. Putnam wouldn’t go so far as to say he’d support closing the …