Many folks in agriculture have major concerns with EPA’s proposed Waters of the U.S. rule, and that includes Georgia’s Commissioner of Agriculture, Gary Black. Download Audio
McMillan Concerned with Proposed EPA Rule
Many folks in agriculture continue to have major concerns with EPA’s proposed Waters of the U.S. rule. And that includes Alabama’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, John McMillan. Download Audio
Southerland and Putnam Discuss EPA Regulations
U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, II hosted a press conference today from Florida’s Capitol in Tallahassee to highlight his Regulatory Overreach Protection Act (H.R. 5078). Southerland was joined by Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and other Florida stakeholders to highlight bipartisan efforts to stop the EPA and Army Corps from expanding its regulatory authority to almost any body of water in America. …
650-Acres of Conservation Land in Florida Approved for Acquisition by ARC
From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection: TALLAHASSEE – Today the Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) voted to amend the existing boundary line of the Charlotte Harbor Flatwoods Florida Forever Project to include Bond Ranch, a 650-acre parcel. This step enables the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of State Lands to move forward with the acquisition of the parcel. …
Cost-Share Opportunities Discussed at Citrus Expo
Seminar sessions at the 2014 Citrus Expo will pick back up again this morning in Ft. Myers. But during yesterday afternoon’s session, growers were able to learn more about cost-share opportunities for precision nutrient and water management. Darrell Smith, assistant director of the Office of Ag Water Policy with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, spoke about cost-share …
New USDA Conservation Partnership Program Receives Nearly 600 Initial Proposals
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said today that USDA’s new Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), which brings together businesses, tribes, communities and other non-government partners to invest in conservation efforts, has drawn an overwhelming response from partners across the nation. Nearly 5,000 organizations partnered together to submit nearly 600 pre-proposals …
Many Issues Being Discussed at Cattle Industry Conference
The annual Cattle Industry Summer Conference continues today in Denver, Colorado as more than 600 producers are there to talk about future policy. Many issues are being discussed including one that affects many in agriculture. Download Audio
EPA Administrator Promises to Address WOTUS Concerns
According to The National Journal, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy feels her efforts to meet with farmers and ranchers and policymakers on the proposed Waters of the U.S. rule has been worth it. Download Audio
Conservation Practices and The Waters of the U.S. Proposal
Why are many conservation practices listed as exempt under a proposed clarification of the Clean Water Act? Rod Bain reports. Download Audio
Southerland Fighting to Protect Agriculture
We told you last week that U.S. Rep. Steve Southerland, II, who serves Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, applauded the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s unanimous approval of legislation he introduced to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers from extending federal regulatory powers to almost any body of water in America. I had a chance today to …