WOTUS Comment Deadline Extended

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According to information from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the EPA and Corps of Engineers have extended the comment period on the “Waters of the United States” proposed regulation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

New Line of Attack against WOTUS

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Opponents of the proposed “Waters of the U.S.” rule have opened a new avenue of attack, accusing the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers of thwarting requirements of the Administrative procedure Act. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cattle Producers Urged to Submit Comments on WOTUS

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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association set a goal of having 10,000 comments submitted to the EPA to push back against their “Waters of the United States” proposal. NCBA Treasurer and Oklahoma Cattleman, Richard Gebhart urges producers to get those comments submitted. Download Audio To submit comments go to the NCBA website at beefusa.org. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed …

NACD Meets with EPA to Discuss Concerns on Proposed “Waters of the U.S.” Rule

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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 …

Florida Water Fight with Georgia Could be Delayed

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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 …

Florida Cabinet Approves Two Conservation Land Acquisitions

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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 …

Putnam Calls for State Aid if Oyster Harvesting Halted

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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 …

Florida NRCS Partnering with Archbold Biological Station

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Roney Gutierrez, Assistant State Conservationist for Easements with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, talks about how they have worked with the Archbold Biological Station in Florida through the Wetlands Reserve Program. Download Audio And you are invited to experience the sights and sound of a restored wetlands on Archbold in a Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed …

Alabama Cattlemen Urged to Flood the EPA with Comments

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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association started an effort a few weeks back to get cattle producers and landowners involved in an effort to let the EPA know how they feel about their proposed Waters of the U.S. rule. And Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association urges those in his state to participate. Download Audio To make comments go …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending September 12, 2014

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This is recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast featuring reports concerning EPA’s proposed Waters of the U.S. rule, along with a look at the results of USDA’s monthly crop reports which came out this past week. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast: Alabama Florida Georgia Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …