AL NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis says some big changes to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program will enable many more farmers in Alabama to get conservation on the ground. Download Audio
AL NRCS Soil Survey Efforts are Ongoing
The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service recently unveiled the first generation soil survey program, but AL NRCS Soil Scientist Charles Love says the efforts will be ongoing with continued updating of the soil information. Download Audio
FL Farmers Implementing Creative Practices to Help Preserve Coral Reefs
In a previous report we told you about The US Coral Reef Task Force meeting that was recently held in South Florida and deputy under secretary Ann Mills says while there they had the opportunity to meet with farmers who were utilizing NRCS funds to help lesson agriculture’s impact on the environment. Download Audio
Register Now for Alabama Forage and Grassland Conference
Eddie Jolley, with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, is asking producers interested in attending the 2011 Alabama Forage and Grassland Conference to pre-register by November 18th. Download Audio For more information or to register contact Jolley at 334-887-4564 or Kent Stanford at 256-557-1206 or go to www.al.nrcs.usda.gov.
Recognizing the Importance of Coral Reefs
The US Coral Reef Task Force recently held a meeting to review their strategies for protecting and restoring the nations coral reefs. And Deputy Under Secretary Ann Mills says she was pleased to see how agriculture is working with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in recognizing the importance of the effort. Download Audio
FL NRCS Batching Date for Farm Bill Programs is Oct 31
FL NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez reminds producers that Monday, October 31, 2011 is the batching date for FL NRCS Farm Bill programs. Download Audio
AL NRCS Encouraging Producers to Develop Relationships with Local Offices
Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service Agronomist Eric Schwab, wants to encourage producers interested in conservation to develop a relationship with their local NRCS office. Download Audio
FL NRCS Looking Forward to Another Successful Year
FL NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says 2011 was a good one for the service and they are looking forward to assisting more producers in their conservation efforts in 2012. Download Audio The batching date for 2012 programs is coming up October 31, 2011.
AL NRCS Unveils First Generation Soil Survey
Alabama NRCS Soil Scientist Charles Love is pleased to announce the completion of the first generation of the Alabama Soil Survey Program. Download Audio
AL Producers Encouraged to Register for Farm Demonstration Field Day
AL NRCS District Conservationist Craig Johnson wants producers to be aware of a Field Day to be held November 5, 2011 in Roanoke. Download Audio The event is free however registration is required by October 29, click here for more info.