AR-News: (US NE) Federal rules come under fire from farm, wildlife groups

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Both sides critical of proposed changes for the Conservation Security Program 

By Robert Pore 
robert.pore at theindependent.com 
Nebraska agricultural, wildlife and conservation groups are calling for 
changes in the proposed draft issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the 
Conservation Security Program (CSP). 
"Under the proposed rule, it seems unlikely any Nebraska producer could or 
would want to participate," said Craig Head, Nebraska Farm Bureau's 
environmental specialist. 
The Conservation Security Program was passed as part of the 2002 Farm Bill. 
CSP is a voluntary program that provides financial and technical assistance 
to promote conservation and improvement of soil, water, air, energy, plant and 
animal life, and other conservation purposes.



full story:

http://www.theindependent.com/stories/031504/new_csp15.shtml
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