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Citrus Group Reacts To Action On Numeric Nutrient Criteria
The U.S. House of Representatives last weekend acted to halt EPA implementation of Numeric Nutrient Criteria in Florida. In the first report, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks gives Florida Congressman Tom Rooney credit for leading the effort in the House. In the second report, Sparks points out that similar Senate action is needed to stop the criteria that Florida …
FFAA Considers Joining Lawsuit Over New EPA Water Criteria
Members of the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association (FFAA) gathered in St. Petersburg this week for their winter meeting, and among many topics discussed, the pending lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over its proposed implementation of new numeric nutrient criteria for water bodies. In this report, hear FFAA President Mary Hartney explain actions FFAA is considering on the …
Citrus Industry eNews: Post-Freeze Grove Care; Nutrients on HLB Trees
If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre WEATHER WATCH Grove Care Following Citrus Freeze and La Niña Discussed Multi-county citrus Extension agent Chris Oswalt tells what many growers have already done, and can do, to help their groves in …
Not Much Change in Finalized Version of Numeric Nutrient Criteria
The final rules for EPA’s numeric nutrient criteria for Florida’s waters are published and don’t differ much from the proposal released back in January. But Staci Braswell with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation says thankfully the 168 page rule does allow for a delayed implementation period. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …
Finalization of Numeric Nutrient Criteria Looming
Time is running short as the 30 day extension for the finalization of EPA’s numeric nutrient criteria is set for Monday, November 15. And Staci Braswell, director of Government & Community Affairs with the Florida Farm Bureau Federation, tells us what to expect. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …
FL Candidates Paying Close Attention to Numeric Nutrient Criteria
During Florida Farm Bureau Federation’s recently held Annual Meeting, director of Government & Community Affairs, Stacie Braswell, says the statewide candidates that attended the event were well aware of the issues of water and what effect EPA’s upcoming nutrient criteria announcement would have on agriculture and the state as a whole. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, …
AL NRCS Announces Nutrient Management & Ag Energy Initiative
AUBURN, Ala. August 27, 2010 – USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett today announced an initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) designed to help agricultural producers develop Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP) under the “Conservation Activity Plan” or CAP category. In addition, NRCS will be taking applications for the development of Agricultural Energy Management …
Citrus BMP, Nutrient Criteria Relationship Explained
Citrus growers and other agriculturists are rightly concerned about pending Numeric Nutrient Criteria for Florida waters. Fortunately, growers who embrace citrus best management practices will be considered in compliance with the criteria, Rich Budell, director of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Ag Water Policy, says in the first report. Download Audio In the second report, …
FCA to Discuss Numeric Nutrient Rule
The annual Florida Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Allied Trade Show is underway today in Marco Island, as producers are invited to attend a panel discussion coming up Thursday morning concerning the numeric nutrient rule being proposed by the EPA. FCA President Wade Grigsby said they have made this issue one of their top priorities. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers …