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AL NRCS Operating on 2010 Budget

Randall Weiseman February 23, 2011 Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Even though lawmakers in DC continue to struggle over budgetary issues Alabama State Conservationist, Dr. Bill Puckett, assures producers that they continue to have assistance available to landowners. Download Audio

AL NRCS Signup Deadline for Energy Conservation

Randall Weiseman February 22, 2011 Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama reminds farmers and ranchers about the initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program to conduct energy audits and improve overall energy efficiency of their operations. But the application deadline is February 25, 2011. Download Audio

NRCS Encouraging Producers to Construct Fire Plans

Randall Weiseman February 18, 2011 Alabama, Florida, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind producers about the importance of fire control. And in the following two reports Alabama State Forester, Tim Albritton and Florida State Biologist, Michael Bush say that the winter months are a good time to implement fire control measures on their lands. AL – Tim Albritton Download Audio FL – Michael Bush Download …

AL NRCS Looking Forward to Another Successful Year

Randall Weiseman February 17, 2011 Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Alabama’s Natural Resources Conservation Service had a busy and productive year in 2010 and State Conservationist, Dr. Bill Puckett, says they are off and running for 2011 as well. Download Audio

NRCS Funding Available for FL Organic Farmers

Randall Weiseman February 17, 2011 Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Donna Hopwood, district conservationist with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, wants to remind producers that over $1 million in funding is available through their Organic Initiative. Download Audio

AL NRCS to Hold Hoop House Workshop

Randall Weiseman February 14, 2011 Alabama, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

AL NRCS District Conservationist Anne Cross encourages producers who are interested in extending their growing season through hoop houses to attend a workshop on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Download Audio

FL NRCS Reminds Producers of FRPP Signup

Randall Weiseman February 9, 2011 Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, Sugar, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Florida’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is currently accepting proposals for funding opportunities for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program. Assistant State Conservationist for Easement Programs, Ed Wright gives us more details on FRPP. Download Audio Applications must be submitted on or before March 21, 2011, to receive consideration for funding in fiscal year 2011.

AL NRCS Encourages Landowners to Plant Trees

Randall Weiseman February 9, 2011 Alabama, Forestry, Nursery Crops, USDA-NRCS

With the chill still in the air many may think it is the wrong season to plant, but Alabama NRCS State Forester, Tim Albritton, says not so when it comes to trees. Download Audio

NRCS Offers Funds for Energy Conservation

Randall Weiseman February 4, 2011 Alabama, Cattle, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced the expansion of an initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program to help farmers and ranchers conduct energy audits and improve overall energy efficiency of their operations, as we have information about the program in both Alabama & Florida. AL report: Download Audio FL Report: Download Audio

FL NRCS Encouraging Tree Plantings

Randall Weiseman January 31, 2011 Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Now is a good time of the year to plant trees and Michael Bush with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida reminds landowners about incentives to plant trees on their property. Download Audio

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