conservation

Signup Deadline Nearing for Conservation and Climate-Smart Ag Proposals

Dan Conservation, Environment, Regional Conservation Partnership ProgramĀ (RCPP), USDA-NRCS

Here is a reminder from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) the deadline it will accept project proposals through their Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) is July 2, 2024. These proposals will help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners adopt and expand conservation strategies to enhance natural resources while tackling the climate crisis.  There are two separate funding opportunities, RCPP Classic and RCPP Alternative …

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NRCS Resources for Pollinator Week

Dan Conservation Reserve ProgramĀ (CRP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Environment, Environmental Quality Incentives ProgramĀ (EQIP), Pollinators, Pollinators, USDA-NRCS

Supporting pollinators is critical to our food security and a key USDA conservation focus in collaboration with farmers, ranchers, and other land managers nationwide. From alfalfa to zucchini, over 100 U.S. crops depend on animal pollinators. We need pollinators, and pollinators need us. In celebration of National Pollinator Week, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is sharing a suite of …

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Importance of a Pollinator Garden

Dan Environment, Pollinators, Pollinators, This Land of Ours

Have you planted a pollinator garden? Why theyā€™re important, coming up on This Land of Ours. June 17 through the 23rd is National Pollinator Week, and a good time to consider having a pollinator garden. USDA researcher Gayle Hoffman tells us the importance of pollinator gardens in the overall wellbeing of pollinator populations. Pollinator species, such as bees, other insects, birds …

Africanized Honeybees

Africanized Honeybees Found in Alabama

Dan Agri-Business, Alabama, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), Environment, Industry, Pollinators, Pollinators

According to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADAI), the presence of Africanized Honeybees (AHB) has been confirmed in Jackson and St. Clair Counties. Both finds were feral swarms collected by local beekeepers and have been euthanized to protect Alabamaā€™s honeybees.  ADAI is taking swift action to mitigate any risks associated with these invasive bees, by setting up traps within a …

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Connecting Pollinator Health, Nutrition, and Climate

Dan Environment, Pollinators, Pollinators, This Land of Ours

Itā€™s National Pollinator Week. Thatā€™s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA researchers are looking into how potential climate impacts affect both pollinator health and nutrition. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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USDA Providing Funds for Conservation and Climate-Smart Ag Solutions

Dan Conservation, Environment, Regional Conservation Partnership ProgramĀ (RCPP), USDA-NRCS

The USDAĀ Natural Resources Conservation ServiceĀ (NRCS) will be investing in partner-driven conservation and climate solutions. The NRCS is accepting project proposals until July 2, 2024 through theĀ Regional Conservation Partnership ProgramĀ (RCPP). It is designed to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners adopt and expand conservation strategies to enhance natural resources while tackling the climate crisis.Ā  The $1.5 billion investment is being made …

protection

Protection of 1,800-Acre Florida Cattle Ranch Approved

Dan Cattle, Conservation, Environment, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)

After approval by the Governor and Cabinet, theĀ Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesĀ (FDACS) announced the protection of a 1,800-acre cattle ranch and farm in Okeechobee County. Through theĀ Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, Clemons Oak Creek, a 1,800-acre working cattle ranch and farm, will be preserved through a cost-effective rural land protection easement totaling $6,475,000. Rural land protection easements …

The Science of Soil From Feeding Minds Press

Dan Environment, Soil, Soil, This Land of Ours

A book that teaches young readers about agriculture. Thatā€™s coming up on This Land of Ours. Young readers, gardeners, and educators have a new agricultural adventure to dig into with the latest childrenā€™s book from Feeding Minds Press. ā€œThe Soil in Jackieā€™s Gardenā€ is a cumulative-style picture book that tells the story of Jackie and her garden friends as they …

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USDA-NRCS Accepts EQIP Applications on a Continuous Basis

Dan Conservation, Environment, Environmental Quality Incentives ProgramĀ (EQIP), USDA-NRCS

USDAā€™sĀ Natural Resources Conservation ServiceĀ (NRCS) reminds landowners it accepts applications for theĀ Environmental Quality Incentives ProgramĀ (EQIP) on a continuous basis. While signups with certain batching dates are held from time to time, EQIP is one of the programs producers can sign-up for at any time of the year. NRCS ChiefĀ Terry Cosby notesĀ EQIP and some of their other program applications are accepted on …