Florida Projects Protect Watersheds and Address Climate Change

Dan Environment, Florida, Weather

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and partners have announced an investment of up to $225 million towards 88 conservation projects nationally to improve water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. Three Florida projects will protect watersheds, restore forests and build wildlife habitat. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Three RCPP Projects Funded in Alabama

Dan Alabama, Environment

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and partners have announced an investment of up to $225 million through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). In Alabama, three projects have been funded. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Conservation Districts to Lead Record 25 RCPP Projects in 2017

Dan Environment, Industry News Release

Over $46 million in federal funds will be awarded to 25 district-led conservation projects through the USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) in 2017, setting a program record for conservation district leadership. The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) congratulates both the districts selected to lead these 25 projects and those that will play crucial support roles as partners on …

USDA Invests in Innovative Conservation Partnerships

Dan Environment, Industry News Release

Addition of 88 projects brings federal, partner investment to over $2 billion since 2014 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that 88 high-impact projects across the country will receive $225 million in federal funding as part of the USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …

Court Dismisses Mississippi River Basin Nutrient Standards Case

Dan Environment, Industry News Release

In what agriculture groups call a victory, a federal court last week dismissed a lawsuit that would have forced the Environmental Protection Agency to impose strict nutrient standards on farmers in the Mississippi River Basin. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Panel Hears EPA Testimony on Glyphosate

Dan Environment, Industry News Release

A Scientific Advisory Panel studying glyphosate links to cancer heard testimony last week on the topic. The Environmental Protection Agency gave a presentation last week before the panel saying the consensus is that based on the scientific data EPA has collected, glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer in humans. In addition to the EPA presentation, the panel also took public …

Ag in Review for the Week Ending December 16, 2016

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Cattle, Environment, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Peanuts, Podcast, Pork, Poultry

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we look at why many agriculture groups are concerned with USDA’s proposed changes to the GIPSA final interim rule, talk about an event held in Atlanta this past week to highlight the power of partner-driven conservation on private working lands, have information about the importance of agriculture, nature-made Christmas …

Discussing Partnerships for Working Lands Conservation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Client Features, Environment, Florida, Forestry, Georgia, Livestock, USDA-NRCS, Water

Folks from across the country were on hand for a one-day symposium held Thursday in Atlanta to highlight the power of partner-driven conservation on private working lands and explore opportunities for innovative approaches that bring in new partners, tools, and approaches to further voluntary conservation. Jason Weller, Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, was pleased with the turnout and …

NRCS Joins Ag Organizations in Agreement to Promote Ag Technology

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Environment, Florida, General, Georgia, Technology, USDA-NRCS

This week, nine private sector agricultural organizations signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024