Alabama NRCS Sign-ups Underway for 2017 Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Steve Musser, assistant state conservationist for programs for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, wants producers to know that the service is now accepting applications for 2017 programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Preserves Nearly 4,000 Acres of Economically, Environmentally Sensitive Working Land

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Governor and Cabinet today unanimously approved the preservation of nearly 4,000 acres of sensitive agricultural lands in Hardee, DeSoto, Dixie and Indian River counties, while allowing the land and agriculture operations to continue to contribute to Florida’s economy. The purchases are a part of the Rural and …

Florida Naturalists Grow Wildlife Habitat

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, USDA-NRCS

Financial and technical assistance from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida helped Bill and Marcia Boothe restore longleaf pine on 22 acres of land they purchased in the late ’90s in Gadsden and Liberty counties, and to bring the ecosystem back to what it used to be. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester …

Florida 4-H Members Heading to National Competition

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, General

Three St. Johns County, Florida 4-H members have earned a trip to compete in the national 4-H forestry competition. Dr. Jack Payne, University of Florida senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, says they are excited about them taking part in this event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

FSA County Committee Nominations End August 1

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

USDA Farm Service Agency local offices have been taking nominations for upcoming County Committee elections. But according to FSA Administrator Val Dolcini, that ends Monday, August 1st. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Producers Invited to UF Agriculture and Gardening Day

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Aquaculture, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Anyone with ties to the agricultural industry is encouraged to get tickets for 2016 Agriculture and Gardening Day at the University of Florida (UF) Gators homecoming football game October 15. Dr. Jack Payne, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, hopes farmers and ranchers from across the state will attend. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly …

Easy Way to Connect and Receive Conservation Help

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Technology, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind landowners there is an easy way to connect and receive conservation help. It’s called Conservation Client Gateway. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Final Week to Apply for Florida Pine Beetle Assistance Program

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam and the Florida Forest Service wants to remind landowners this is the final week they will accept applications for the Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program. Applications will be accepted from non-industrial private forest landowners through July 29. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

NASS Preparing for 2017 Ag Census

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

The census of agriculture, which is conducted every five years, is the only source of detailed county level agricultural data collected, tabulated, and published. And according to Jay Johnson, Director of the Eastern Field Offices for the National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS), preparations are already underway for 2017 Ag Census. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 31, 2024CIR …

Application Deadline Nearing for Florida Cogongrass Treatment Program

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services also wants to remind landowners that the deadline to apply for the Florida Forest Service Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program is Friday, July 29, 2016. The Cost-Share Program is offered for non-industrial private lands in all Florida counties. It provides reimbursement of 50 percent of the cost to treat cogongrass infestations with herbicide …