From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the establishment of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetland Mitigation Banking Program, made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. Through the program, NRCS will provide $9 million to help states, local governments or other qualified partners develop wetland mitigation banks that restore, …
WOTUS Discussed at Cattle Industry Convention
Its day two of the 2016 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show which runs through Friday in San Diego, California. Various topics are of course being discussed, including the Waters of the U.S. Rule. Kendal Frazier, Interim CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says WOTUS is really a question about private property rights. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship …
Water Farming Success
Two Indian River County Sites Approved for Water Farming Funding On January 12, the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Governing Board approved funding for two sites in Indian River County to establish water farms to help reduce nitrogen and phosphorus being dumped into the Indian River Lagoon. The nutrient-rich fresh water being dumped into the lagoon causes massive algae …
Senate Fails to Advance WOTUS Disapproval Veto
The Senate failed to move forward with a veto override on the Waters of the U.S. disapproval resolution Thursday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy …
Florida Speaker Crisafulli on 2016 Session
The Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s Legislative Quarterly meetings wrapped up today in Tallahassee as a large group of both Cattlemen and Women were on hand for this year’s event. One stop during the legislative visits was the office of Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, Steve Crisafull. I has a chance to talk with him Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between …
Commissioner Putnam Applauds Governor Scott for Signing Water Policy Legislation
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam issued the following statement regarding Governor Scott’s signing of water policy legislation: “In a state as diverse as Florida, water is our common identity. I thank Governor Scott for signing this water policy legislation that will protect the quality and quantity of …
Disappointed with WOTUS Veto
Many agriculture groups have expressed their disappointment with President Obama’s veto of the legislation designed to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency’s Waters of the U.S. rule. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities …
President Vetoes Resolution to Disapprove WOTUS Rule
Last week we told you the U.S. House of Representatives had joined the U.S. Senate by passing a joint resolution to disapprove the Waters of the United States rule under a Congressional Review Act. The 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” …
Pleased with Passage of Water Policy
The Florida Legislative session just began this past week, but already some important bills have passed, including a statewide water-policy bill. Sam Ard, director of governmental affairs for the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, says this bill contains a lot of things that are very beneficial to agriculture in the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
ACEP Funding Signup Deadline is Today
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service reminds landowners in Alabama and Florida that today is the deadline to apply for funding through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program to Help Protect and Restore Grasslands, Wetlands, Working Lands on your farm. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …