With the high cost of fertilizer these days, one of the smartest moves a farmer can make before planting is to get a good soil sample test done. Eddie Jolly, agronomist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama says soil testing could save producers money. Report (1:30 wma)
Energy Conservation Conference
The Alabama Mountains, Rivers, and Valleys RC&D Council is hosting a conference next week in Huntsville to help producers conserve energy and save money. Energy Conservation Opportunities on the Farm will be held January 17-18 in Huntsville, Alabama. For registration information call the RC&D council in Decatur at (256) 353-6146 ext. 2, or visit the conference information website at rcdnet.org. …
FL Benefits from GLCI
Florida landowners see many benefits from the Grazing Lands Initiative Council. Â Report (1:30 wma)Â
NRCS Involved with GLCI
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is proud to be in partnership with others involved with the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative.  Report (1:15 wma)
2007 Farm Bill May Be Greener
Deputy Undersecretary Merlyn Carlson of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service says the 2007 Farm Bill may have more conservation initiatives than 2002. Report (1:00 wma)
Conservation Tillage Increasing in Alabama
Officials with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama say conservation tillage practices continue to increase in the state. Report (1:00 wma)
Conservation Innovation Grants Available
USDA-NRCS is requesting proposals for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). The CIG program is designed to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. More information can be found on the NRCS website. Report (1:00 wma)
Importance of Crop Residue
Residue management is an important component of a conservation tillage system. Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service Agronomist Ben Moore says crop residue accomplishes a number of goals. Find out about Alabama NRCS programs at www.al.nrcs.usda.gov Report (1:00 wma)
FL EQIP Signup Deadline Has Arrived
Today is the deadline to signup for EQIP programs that will be funded in 2007 in Florida. Â Report (1:30 wma)
FL NRCS Irrigation Program Deadline
South Florida fruit and vegetable growers, sod producers and nursery operators who use irrigation at least nine months of the year may be eligible for cost share funding from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. The batching deadline for this and all other NRCS EQIP programs for 2007 funding is Friday. Find out about Florida NRCS programs at www.fl.nrcs.usda.gov Report (:30 …