Auburn, Ala, Aug. 18, 2010 – Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett announced October 1, 2010, as the cutoff date for producers to sign up for the following conservation programs: Conservation Stewardship Program; Environmental Quality Incentives Program which includes the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program, organic farming, and high tunnels; the Grassland Reserve Program; Wildlife Habitat …
NRCS Encourages Producers to Look Into Available Programs
As the Natural Resources Conservation Service continues to celebrate their 75th anniversary, Chief Dave White says they encourage producers who may of never utilized their programs before to take another look at what is available. Download Audio For more information about NRCS programs visit your local field office or visit them on the web.
NRCS Working on Outreach Efforts to Underserved Customers
In order to better communicate their conservation message, Walt Douglas, Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Regional Assistant for the East, says they are in the process of working on outreach efforts to underserved customers. Download Audio
Deseret Ranch Receives Regional ESAP Award
At last week’s Cattle Industry Summer Conference, seven diverse U.S. cattle operations were recognized as regional winners of the 2010 Environmental Stewardship Award. And the recipient from the Southeast’s Region II was Deseret Cattle & Citrus Ranch from Florida as James Payne was there to accept the award. Download Audio
NRCS Working with Producers to Fight Cogon Grass
Cogon Grass has become a real problem for southeastern growers, and NRCS Chief Dave White says they are actively trying to work with producers to manage this invasive weed. Download Audio
AL NRCS Working with Catfish Farmers for Migratory Bird Initiative
Alabama will receive a total of $3 million for the NRCS Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative, with $2 million dedicated to the conversion of catfish ponds through the Wetlands Reserve Program. And in this report we have Alabama State Conservationist, Dr. Bill Puckett, and NRCS Chief, Dave White, explaining how the funds are an important addition for both the migratory birds …
NRCS WRP Program More Assessable to FL Producers
With the USDA’s recent announcement of the largest contiguous easement acquisition in the history of the Wetlands Reserve Program here in Florida, NRCS Chief Dave White says the 26 thousand acre major wetland restoration project is just one example of how the 2008 Farm Bill made WRP a much more assessable option for producers. Download Audio
Ag in Review for the Week of July 19, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
NRCS Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative Requires Multiple Habitats
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is adversely affecting the marshes and coastlands used by shorebirds, waterfowl, and other birds that will soon be traveling through the area on their annual migration south. Therefore USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has launched the Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative to work with farmers and ranchers in managing portions of …
FL NRCS AWEP Deadline for Hillsborough County Farmers
Hillsborough County farmers who plan to use alternative frost-freeze protections, such as irrigation runoff ponds, have until Friday, July 23 to apply for funding through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Agricultural Water Enhancement Program. Download Audio