Southeast AgNet This Week: Conservation Money; ‘Rev It Up’ Challenge

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes a report on millions of dollars of U.S. Department of Agriculture funding being made available through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program as well as a beef checkoff challenge producers can participate in. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …

USDA Announces Dollars for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today an investment of up to $235 million to improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the funding is being made available through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), the newest conservation tool of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation …

Commissioner Putnam Reminds Citizens to Report Suspicious Wildfire Activity During National Arson Awareness Week

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam today reminded citizens to help prevent wildland arson by reporting all suspicious wildfire activity in Florida. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Florida Forest Service is bringing attention to the threat of wildland arson this week during National Arson …

USDA Video: USDA Week In Review May 1

A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this edition of USDA Week In Review, hungry pests in the classroom, protecting national forests, and preparing for disasters. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.usda.dm.gov www.usda.aphis.gov www.fs.fed.us www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud …

Good Management

Everett Griner talks about forest and wildlife conservation works in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, …

Southeast AgNet This Week: Avian Influenza Update; Conservation Compliance

Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week includes U.S. Department of Agriculture information, including an update on avian influenza and a reminder on the deadline for Conservation Compliance Provisions. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through …

Vilsack Challenging Further USDA Budget Cuts

There are some who want to impose even more cuts to USDA’s budget, but as Gary Crawford reports, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says continual budget cuts are beginning to threaten their ability to do its job. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Commissioner Putnam Recognizes Florida’s Responsible Forest Owners During National Arbor Day

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In honor of National Arbor Day today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Florida Forest Service are recognizing Florida’s forest owners for their commitment to the protection of Florida’s forests and wildlife. Through a new voluntary program, Sponsored …

USDA Announces Partnerships with Farmers and Ranchers to Address Climate Change

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: EAST LANSING, Mich., April 23, 2015 — In a speech today at Michigan State University, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out a comprehensive approach to partner with agricultural producers to address the threat of climate change. Building on the creation of USDA’s Climate Hubs last year, the new initiatives will utilize voluntary, incentive-based conservation, …

Soil Makes the World Go Around – Earth Day 2015

By Melissa Blair, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Zone 3 Public Affairs Specialist: Soil is such an important and integral part of our daily lives that most folks don’t even think about it. Often referred to as “dirt,” which is just displaced soil. Soil is critical for all forms of life. Soil is the basis of all ecosystems from the …