[Ozark Tom]

Army Corp Engineer Matthew Kelley started this in an assertion that earth was tilled 3 feet deep which would result in massive silting in wetlands. A mechanized survey of estuary pools then established sedimentation levels supporting contention that only normal tillage of 4 to 7 inches was employed. The cease and desist had been issued in error.

Now ACE insisted a permit was needed to operate a farming operation, claiming jurisdiction over operations upon the farmland. In contention since 2013.

[UCANSEE2]

Army Corp Engineer Matthew Kelley started this in an assertion that earth was tilled 3 feet deep which would result in massive silting in wetlands.

I am no expert on farming or tilling soil, but what tractor can pull a commercial tiller that's set for 3' depth ?

[21twelve]

Sounds like the Corp is playing “Calvin Ball” - making up the rules as they go along.