Hurricane season is officially underway, and forecasters are predicting another busy season this year. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida wants landowners to know that if your area does suffer damage from a natural disaster, the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP) can help. Program Funding Helps in Aftermath of Hurricanes Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle …
Agri View: The Fight with Field Runoff
Everett Griner talks about field runoff problems continuing in today’s Agri View. Everett tells us about the efforts of a group of farmers to try to better this situation. The Fight with Field Runoff You know it takes rain to grow a crop. When it rains it washes the fertilizer, weed killer, and insecticides off of the field into the …
Gardening Simplified, Self-Seeding Crops
Today’s lifestyle has everyone constantly on the go. You still love gardening, but just don’t seem to have the time to devote to it. Cathy Isom has a solution for you. In today’s program, Cathy tells you about the best crops to grow for the time-strapped gardener. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Gardening Simplified, Self-Seeding Crops Gardening …
Florida Ranch Tour Highlights Conservation Programs
Conservation easement programs were discussed Thursday morning during a tour held at Blackbeard’s Ranch in Manatee County. The ranch is restoring and protecting critical wetlands through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). One of those participating in the tour was NRCS Acting Chief Leonard Jordan. He told Southeast AgNet that the project is a partnership effort. …
Wetland Reserve Easement Funds Available in Two Alabama Counties
Eligible producers interested in the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program’s Wetlands Reserve Easements component in Baldwin and Mobile Counties in Alabama, are being reminded to apply for program funds by May 31, 2018. Wetland Reserve Easement Funds Available in Two Alabama Counties Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding …
Gulf Coast Conservation Program in Alabama
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama reminds landowners that funding is available to address conservation along Alabama’s gulf coast. Applications are due by May 28, 2018 for the Gulf Coast Conservation Reserve Program (GCCRP). Gulf Coast Conservation Program in Alabama Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Florida Easement Restoration Applications are Due Friday
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida is seeking assistance to complete restoration work of degraded wetlands, floodplains and forestlands. But proposals from qualified individuals and organizations must be received by May 18, 2018. Florida Easement Restoration Applications are Due Friday Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Scott, Cabinet Eye Land Conservation Projects
Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet are expected next month to consider whether to spend nearly $11 million to help limit future development on four ranches and farms in four counties. The proposals would add 8,388 acres to the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, which through the use of “conservation easements” restricts future development but allows owners to …
Congress to Study Ways to Reduce Food Waste
A group of lawmakers will seek opportunities to reduce food waste by U.S. consumers. The bipartisan House food Waste Caucus will look for ways to promote food waste reduction across the food supply chain. Announced by Representatives Chellie Pingree, a Democrat from Maine, and Iowa Republican David Young, the group is expected to “shine a spotlight” on Department of Agriculture …
NRCS Florida Seeks Partners for Easement Restoration
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida is seeking assistance to complete restoration work of degraded wetlands, floodplains and forestlands. NRCS is requesting proposals from qualified individuals and organizations to implement restoration activities on eligible easement properties. NRCS Florida Seeks Partners for Easement Restoration Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …