District Conservationist Chuck O’Rourke from the Kissimmee, Florida office of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) got the draw to represent NRCS at this week’s huge Commodity Classic Convention Trade Show held in his local area. We ask Chuck what his primary message is for these visiting corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers, and about present sign-ups and other initiatives …
Sequestration Impact On USDA/NRCS Budget Could Be $220M
Catching up with Acting Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Jason Weller this week at the Commodity Classic in Kissimmee, we discussed his initiatives in the job and the potential impacts of sequestration as the budget battle in Washington continues to brew. Weller was recently appointed as Acting Chief after the retirement of Dave White. Download Audio Sponsored …
Florida NRCS to Promote Soil Health at Commodity Classic
Attendees at this week’s Commodity Classic in Kissimmee will have a chance to learn more about the Natural Resources Conservation Service new approach to soils by visiting the Florida NRCS booth. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
NRCS Helping Alabama Landowners Improve Gopher Tortoise Habitat
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is excited about a new approach to wildlife habitat restoration, as Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser explains the goals of the Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Ag in Review for the Week of February 18, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Numerous Practices Available for Producers Under FL NRCS GoMI
FL NRCS District Conservationist for Escambia County Joshua McElhaney says the Gulf of Mexico Initiative (GoMI) is designed to help improve water quality and ensure sustainable production of food and fiber. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
AL NRCS WHIP Program Focusing on the Gopher Tortoise
AL NRCS Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser says the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program is focusing on preventing candidate species from being listed as threatened or endangered. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
North FL Producers Encouraged to Visit with NRCS About GoMI
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida has announced a batching date for an exciting initiative for producers in the Escambia River or Middle Suwannee River Area watersheds. FL NRCS District Conservationist for Escambia County Joshua McElhaney gives us more details on the Gulf of Mexico Initiative (GoMI). Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New …
AL NRCS Programs Start at the Local Level
AL NRCS Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser says even though many of their programs are state or even nationwide, it all starts at the local level. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Ag in Review for the Week of February 4, 2013
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024