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EPA Visits NCGA President’s Farm
Nearly a dozen staffers of the Environmental Protection Agency visited National Corn Growers Association president Chip Bowling’s farm last week for an informational session. Download Audio
Justices to Wade into Florida-Georgia Water Battle
FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA: By JIM SAUNDERS AND MARGIE MENZEL THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 3, 2014………After years of battling between Florida and Georgia, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday said it will consider a lawsuit about increasing the amount of freshwater flowing into Northwest Florida’s Apalachicola Bay. The decision was at least an initial victory for Florida and …
NCBA Files Comments on Proposed WOTUS Rule
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (and the Public Lands Council) filed comments this week calling for the immediate withdrawal of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed “waters of the United States” rule. The proposed rule vastly expands the agencies’ jurisdiction and attempts to regulate all land uses. NCBA Environmental Counsel, Ashley McDonald, says there are …
Supreme Court Weighs Entering Water Dispute
From the News Service of Florida The U.S. Supreme Court could be close to deciding whether it will take up a water dispute between Florida and Georgia that has high stakes for Apalachicola Bay in Franklin County. Justices are scheduled to discuss the issue, along with other cases from across the country, during a closed-door conference Friday. During such conferences, …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Cotton Seminar; Hunters Helping Farmers
The current issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes information on a crop management seminar for cotton producers and a new program to prevent crop damage from feral hogs. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue.
USDA Announces New Partnership with National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to Support Ongoing Gulf Restoration
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new partnership between USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) that will provide additional support for restoration of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem in response to impacts that occurred as a result of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill. Here are comments from Secretary …
Georgia Cattlemen Pleased with Regional Meetings
The Georgia cattlemen’s Association recently conducted Region Roundup meetings at various points across the state to talk with members about the association. Will Bentley, Director of GCA’s Association Services, says the meetings went very well. Download Audio
Ag Senators Asking for Withdrawal of WOTUS
Senate Ag Committee members requested withdrawal of part of the Environmental Protection Agencies Waters of the U.S. proposal. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week Ending October 24, 2014
In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have information about some upcoming cotton meetings, a look at the varying sides of COOL, along with information about an auctioneering contest that was held here in the Southeast and the fact this is National Sausage Month. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia