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USDA Announces Loan Program for Natural Resource Conservation WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2010 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the launch of a Conservation Loan (CL) program that will provide farm owners and farm-related business operators access to credit to implement conservation techniques that will conserve natural resources. “This will give farmers who want to [...] (read more)

Many of you are aware of the recent movement by EPA to further regulate commercial pesticide use, of which aquatic herbicides are included.  EPA will be implementing another administrative layer in April 2011 that will require state permits for all properties that utilize pesticides in or adjacent to any waters.  While we applaud the promotion of [...] (read more)

Wade Bales (Quality Lakes, Inc.) just finished an outstanding deepwater fishing adventure with Captain Michael Perry in the Atlantic Ocean off the South Carolina coast.  Mr. Bales was able to successfully reel in a monster 200lb plus tarpon! Quality Lakes, Inc. provides comprehensive lake management services to private landowners, corporations, plantations, and property owners’ associations. [...] (read more)

Virginia Lake Management Company’s Kevin Tucker discusses the many advantages of GPS Lake Mapping: Do you own or maintain property with a natural or man-made body of water? No matter where you live, or what time of year, if you enjoy nature you no doubt try to take in leisurely strolls around the area lakes. [...] (read more)

Building a pond from scratch is a challenging endeavor.  Jim Crowley talks with Nate Herman, owner of Herman Brothers Pond Management, about how to properly construct a pond based on your fishing goals. View Video Here The Mapping Network offers pre-construction and post construction GPS mapping of lakes.  Mark fishing hot spots, isolate premium fishing [...] (read more)

Mike Lashley (Lashley Land & Recreational Brokers) utilizes every cutting edge technology to market his Nebraska recreational properties for sale.  Since a large number of buyers come from out of state or even hundreds of miles away in-state, it is critical to help potential buyers gain a feel for the land from their home or [...] (read more)

New Pond Construction by Wade Bales, Quality Lakes, Inc. – www.qualitylakes.com One of our lake construction projects is underway!  Our clients had the opportunity to build two new ponds, the first of which was completed in 2009.  Great little pond, growing largemouth and bluegill as we speak.  The second pond is under construction now.  With [...] (read more)

Do you find yourself browsing aerial maps online at Google Earth, Mapquest or Bing Maps?  For example, you are examining the Great Lakes region and thinking how great it would be to have a large format printed aerial map for your office.  The Mapping Network has the answer for you! The Mapping Network is offering [...] (read more)

GPS Lake Mapping Saves Time and Money by Accurately Locating Problem Areas It is critical to know the exact acreage and depth range of your lake to make sound management decisions in the battle against invasive aquatic vegetation.  Understanding exactly where to apply treatment not only saves time and money but more importantly provides a [...] (read more)

Trophy Whitetail Deer and Turkey – Near Maxwell, Nebraska on the Platter River Both Side of a Platte River Channel. This Little Jewel has Tremendous Bedding Cover. This little piece of heaven could provide a huge dividend in deer harvest.  It’s one of those places that attract whitetails.  There is cropland north and south of [...] (read more)