A proposed change in federal water regulations has many farmers concerned in the state of Florida.
The Environmental Protection Agency is considering a reduction in the amount of chemical levels released in Florida's waters.
The lack of information about the new EPA rule is causing concern among Jackson County farmers.

Farming is a risky business for several reasons.
Weather is the most obvious.
But there's a new concern on the horizon.
And it's coming from the federal level.
"Where we're at right now is we're getting some information but not a lot of information. We do know that the EPA is deciding to put some constraints on nutrient levels in Florida waters," says Regional IPM Extension Agent Clyde Smith.
Nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
They do wonders for crops.
But they're considered to be a pollution hazard when they reach water.
The EPA is mostly concerned about waterways like the Chipola and Apalachicola River and Blue Springs.
The problem is no one seems to know what the federal government considers to be acceptable levels.
"I don't know a whole lot about it and that's what scares me the most. We don't know what it's gonna bring," says farmer Mike Thompson.
Some farmers are questioning the accuracy of scientific data used in calculating the nutrient levels.
"Our producers are good stewards of the land, they want to make sure they're doing the right thing. But when we start talking about managing inputs and how that's gonna affect us, it is another variable that we don't know how it's gonna end up."
"It's just adding more risk to our operation, that's all. I think we could be regulated out of our business if we keep going at the rate we're at."
The new regulations will most likely go into effect sometime this year.
Farmers are hoping it won't be the beginning of the end.
"My farm has been in the family for about 65 years, I'm kinda worried about losing it right now."

A public hearing on the issue is set for February 16 in Tallahassee.
The two sessions are 1 to 5pm and 7 to 10pm Eastern time.