Some folks are actually enjoying a live Christmas tree this year. Yes live, roots and all. And if you are one of those people, do you know how to plant it once you are finished with it for the season? Rod Bain has the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …
Vilsack on Busy Year for USDA
2014 has been a very busy year for many staff members at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. And Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack told Southeast AgNet one big reason why is we did get a new farm bill this year. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …
Comments Being Accepted on Conservation Programs
There are some proposed changes for USDA’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Conservation Stewardship Program, and producers are being invited to make public comments on both. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Alabama Landowners Invited to Comment on New EQIP Rule
Agricultural producers, private forest landowners and stakeholders in Alabama are invited to provide comments on the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. And Assistant State Conservationist for Programs with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, Steve Musser, hopes producers will learn more about the technical and financial assistance available through EQIP. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …
Tim Albritton Receives the Alabama NRCS Jerry L. Johnson Award
From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama: Auburn, Ala, December 15, 2014 – Tim Albritton, State Staff Forester with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Auburn, Alabama, was presented the Jerry L. Johnson Award during the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts (AACD) Annual Meeting in Orange Beach, Alabama. NRCS State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett said the award was …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review December 12
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, snowy and cold or dry and mild? The International Year of Soils and healthcare coverage in rural America. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …
Vilsack Encourages Rural Americans to Get Health Insurance
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is encouraging rural Americans to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. In a conversation this morning with Southeast AgNet, he said there are too many people across rural America who do not have health insurance coverage. Download Audio
Florida NRCS Offers New Longleaf Pine Page
Florida is one of nine states included in USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Longleaf Pine Initiative that gives financial and technical assistance for conservation practices that help restore longleaf pine forests and enhance existing stands. And you are invited to check out their new Longleaf Pine Page, where several folks have generously volunteered to write blogs and there will be …
USDA Seeks Public Comment on New Environmental Quality Incentives Program Rule
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2014 –The U.S. Department of Agriculture is publishing a rule that outlines how it will improve the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), one of USDA’s largest conservation programs. The interim final rule includes program changes authorized by Congress in the 2014 Farm Bill. USDA has established a 60-day comment period for …
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review December 5
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, lighting the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree, turning wood waste into high strength material, and helping veterans get into farming. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in …