USDA’s web soil survey is a valuable asset to farmers and Tom Weber, State Soil Scientist for Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, says that they continue to update and improve the website in an effort to better serve producers.
NRCS Field Technical Guides up for Comment
USDA Field Office Technical Guides are the base of any local Natural Resources Conservation Service field office and Chief Dave White says they currently up for public comment.
Alabama’s Cooerative Conservation Partnership Iniative
Auburn, Ala – Dr. William Puckett, Alabama State Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), has announced Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative (CCPI) projects with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Alabama Forestry Commission, and the Limited Resource Landowner Education and Assistance Network.
Dixie County EWP Project
The Florida Natural Resource Conservation Service has often utilized their Emergency Watershed Program to assist communities that have damage due adverse weather conditions. One recent example of such efforts is the town of Suwannee, where the Suwannee River flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
AL NRCS Pilot Grazing Project
Auburn, Ala. – State Conservationist Dr. William E. Puckett has announced that the Natural Resources Conservation Service will receive funding for a Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) Grazing Pilot Project in Alabama. A two week sign-up will be held beginning July 20, 2009.
Town of De Bary EWP Project
August of 2008 brought a large amount of rain to Florida as Tropical Storm Fay slowly made its way across the state. The amount of rainfall created a multitude of problems for the Town of De Bary and Florida NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection program was able to step in and assist.
GA Cattle Operation Regional ESAP Winner
As announced this week at the Cattle Industry Summer meeting, the 2009 Environmental Stewardship Award honoree representing our area in Region II is Greenview Farms located in southwest Georgia. To learn more about the Environmental Stewardship Award visit environmentalstewardship.org.
Peanut Section in Farm Bill
Yes there is a peanut section in the farm bill as Tyron Spearman has the details that were discussed at this week’s Southern Peanut Growers Conference.
AL ANRC Holding Regional Forestry Events
Alabama producers are encouraged to mark some dates on their calendar to attend one of the Alabama Natural Resources Council’s Regional Forestry Events and Field Days coming this fall. To learn more about these Regional Forestry Events click Here
Palm Shores EWP Project
Tropical Storm Faye managed to wreak havoc on much of the state last August, creating several issues for residents of Palm Shores. Mayor Carol McCormack says that the issues were quickly resolved thanks to the NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program.