The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is taking part of the nationwide effort to educate farmers and ranchers about the positive impact Soil Health Management Systems can have on both productivity and conservation. And Alabama NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says the effort is a long-term one. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …
Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy
WASHINGTON – Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement today after President Obama signed the Agricultural Act of 2014 into law. “The amazing reality about farm bills is that they reflect the times in which we live. They are reviewed, written, debated, and reauthorized nearly every five years. Today our concerns are rightly placed on reducing the size and cost of the federal …
Florida Farmers Have Until February 21 for Seasonal High Tunnel Funding
Florida farmers have until February 21, 2014, to take advantage of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service additional signup opportunity for the Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative. Jeff Casey with JG Ranch, in Brooksville, Florida, explains how high tunnels have worked for them. Download Audio For more info on Seasonal High Tunnels visit with your local USDA service center. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Statement by Secretary Vilsack on Passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014—Secretary Vilsack made the following statement on passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014: “Today’s action will allow the proud men and women who feed millions around the world to invest confidently in the future. Our communities will have additional support to attract new economic opportunity and create jobs. During difficult times, children, working families, seniors and …
Chairman Frank Lucas on Senate Passage of Agricultural Act of 2014
WASHINGTON – Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement today after the U.S. Senate passed the Agricultural Act of 2014. “I am pleased the Senate passed the conference report and put us another step closer to enacting a new farm bill. I commend Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Cochran on Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember …
Santa Rosa County Now Included in Gulf of Mexico Initiative
The additional signup for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Gulf of Mexico initiative also includes an additional county. Santa Rosa County farmer Mickey Diamond has worked with Florida NRCS in the past, and is excited to be included in the Gulf of Mexico Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Soil Health Practices Can Have Positive Impacts on Farm Land
The goal of USDA’s Soil Health Initiative is to encourage more producers to implement practices to make soil healthier. Alabama NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett gives an illustration to better explain the implications soil health can have on farm land. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …
CSP Enrollment Ends This Friday
Tyron Spearman reminds landowners that signup for the Conservation Stewardship Program ends this Friday. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For …
Soil Health Often Taken for Granted
Charles Holmes, Alabama board of director for the National Association of Conservation Districts, says USDA’s Soil Health Initiative is helping him and others get back to basics with the assistance of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in …
Florida Dairy Farmer Pleased with Results from Gulf of Mexico Initiative
Florida farmers located in the Escambia River and Middle Suwannee River Area watersheds have until February 21, 2014, to apply for 2014 funding for USDA’s Gulf of Mexico Initiative. Escambia County dairy farmer Brent Yoder has taken part in the Natural Resources Conservation program in the past and says that the implemented practices have been beneficial to the environment and …