Florida non-industrial private forest landowners are being reminded the Florida Forest Service is still accepting applications for the Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program. Since January of this year, southern pine beetle infestations have been detected in Alachua, Bradford, Clay and Putnam counties. The last major outbreaks in Florida occurred from 1999 to 2002, resulting in an Sponsored ContentFCEB …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Outdoor Celebration Safety
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks about 4th of July outdoor celebration safety and how Floridians can prevent wildfires. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
Alabama NRCS Works with Local Partners
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama works with various partners to implement various programs. And State Conservationist Ben Malone says one of those partners is of course the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts, who does a lot of work with landowners on a local level. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober …
Florida NRCS Invites Producers to Workshop
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is promoting a free workshop about agricultural programs and services available to veterans, small and beginning farmers will be held July 21, 2016 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Okaloosa County Extension Office in Crestview. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Florida Landowners Reminded of Cogongrass Cost-Share Program
Florida landowners are reminded applications are still being accepted for the Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program. The Florida Forest Service is taking applications from those interested in this program until July 29, 2016. Cogongrass infestations negatively affect tree regeneration, growth and survival, as well as wildlife habitat, native plant diversity, forage quality and property values. They also increase the risk of …
Sunrise to Sundown, Beekeeper and Forester Never Stops
From sunrise to sundown, there is one Florida beekeeper and forester who never stops moving, learning or doing. In a story from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service of Florida, this coming September Willie Earl Paramore will turn 90, but he isn’t letting any grass grow under his feet. Play Audio To see more of this story click here. Sponsored ContentFCEB …
Federal Partnership Helping Reduce Wildfire Threats in Alabama
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama reminds landowners in the Northwest and Northeast parts of the state that a federal investment is being made this year for restoration of forests near growing communities to reduce wildfire threats, protect water supplies, improve wildlife habitat and support rural economies. Play Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …
USDA Working to Strengthen Agriculture
Since 2009, USDA has worked to strengthen and support American agriculture, an industry that supports one in 11 American jobs, provides American consumers with more than 80 percent of the food we consume, ensures that Americans spend less of their paychecks at the grocery store than most people in other countries, and supports markets for homegrown renewable energy and materials. …
USDA Launches Big Farm Survey
A new USDA survey will provide the answers to many questions about farm operations across the country. Gary Crawford has some of the details in the first part of this story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst …
Commissioner Putnam Announces Program for Landowners to Combat Devastating Southeastern Forest Pest
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today announced that the Florida Forest Service is now accepting applications for the Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program from non-industrial private forest landowners. Applications for the program will be accepted through July 30. “The southern pine beetle is one …