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May is Wetlands Month
May is Wetlands Month, a time to recognize a very important part of Florida’s landscape. Florida State Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Russel Morgan and Assistant Research Biologist with the Archbold Biological Station, Betsie Rothermel, talk about the importance of programs, such as those included in the Agricultural Conservation Easements Program, in restoring and conserving them. Download Audio …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 9
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida Cattle Industry …
NRCS Working with Partners to Aid in Storm Recovery
Parts of the Southeast suffered serious damage from the recent storm that trounced across much of the nation. Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Jason Weller, notes that although they are not a disaster response agency, they can help those affected recover, with programs such as the Emergency Watershed Protection Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track …
Florida Counties Receive Federal Disaster Declaration
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott announced today that the State of Florida received a Presidential Declaration to provide federal assistance to counties impacted by the severe storms and flooding April 28 – May 6, 2014. The declaration for Individual Assistance provides federal assistance to individuals and families who were affected in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
NRCS Chief on Disaster Follow-up
One of the speakers today during the National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s Washington Watch, was USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller. Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper was able to ask him how NRCS will be involved after the recent storms which spawned tornadoes in North Alabama and left flooding issues in South Alabama and across parts of Florida. He …
New Farm Bill Program Pays for Conservation Easements in Florida
Landowners in Florida have until June 6, 2014 to apply for the Natural Resources Conservation Service new Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Florida NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Easements, Roney Guiterez, says the streamlined programs are thanks to the new 2014 Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
NRCS Announces Signup for Conservation Easement Program in Alabama
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is currently accepting applications for its new Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Alabama NRCS Easements Coordinator Jason Gardner says applications are being accepted until May 30, 2014. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …
Florida Governor Scott Requests Major Disaster Declaration
Tallahassee, Fla. – On Monday, May 5, Governor Rick Scott requested federal assistance for Florida communities to assist in recovery from the recent severe weather and flooding event. Governor Scott requested a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance for Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. “After a disaster, our goal is to work as quickly as possible to help communities recover …
Peanut Industry Donates Peanuts and Peanut Butter to Tornado Victims
A release from the Georgia Peanut Commission: TIFTON, Ga. (May 2, 2014) Peanut Proud and the Georgia Peanut Commission loaded 20 pallets (28,800 jars) of peanut butter today to send to families affected by the recent tornado disasters in Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama. Donations were made by Kroger, American Blanching, as well as Peanut Proud. An additional truckload is scheduled …