Nearly $3 Million Awarded for Longleaf Pine Restoration

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, USDA-NRCS

On a rainy Tuesday afternoon, a good crowd gathered under the Bear Lake Pavilion in the Blackwater River State Forest in Northwest Florida yesterday for an announcement about a Longleaf Stewardship Fund Grant. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NRCS Programs Will Continue to Assist Farmers with Conservation Needs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Conservation programs are expected to be streamlined in the next Farm Bill, something that Leonard Jordan with the Natural Resources Conservation Service says should increase efficiency. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL NRCS Received Huge Response for Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

AL NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says they were extremely pleased by the farmer response they received for 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

FL Farmers Have Embraced NRCS Wetland Programs

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service has several programs designed to assist growers in their conservation efforts and Crenel Francis, FL NRCS Wetland Program Coordinator, says the Wetlands Reserve Program is one of those that works well for Florida farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

Grants Awarded For Development of Innovative Agriculture Approaches to Benefit FL

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Gainesville, FL., Aug. 27, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced $25 million in Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) awarded to 58 entities across the nation for projects that test and prove innovative approaches to conserving America’s private lands. Recipients will demonstrate innovative approaches to improving soil health, increasing pollinator and wildlife habitat, addressing livestock manure management, producing on-farm energy …

Farm Bill Uncertainties Remain, but Conservation Title Expected to Remain Strong

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

As doubts and concerns regarding the completion of a Farm Bill before the September 30th deadline continue, NRCS Regional Conservationist Leonard Jordan says when it does happen, he feels confident that the conservation title will remain strong. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Partnerships Making a Positive Impact on NRCS Efforts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service continues to be successful in their conservation efforts, and Southeastern Regional Conservationist Leonard Jordan says that is largely thanks to their ongoing partnerships. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL NRCS to Implement Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is currently in the process of implementing practices to restore and protect the habitat for the gopher tortoise. According to NRCS district Conservationist in Okaloosa county, Darryl Williams, producers are finding that the actions under the Working Lands for Wildlife partnership are very worth while. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

AL Producers Affected by Drought Encouraged to Visit with NRCS Office

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, Livestock, USDA-NRCS, Weather

Alabama NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis encourages farmers and ranchers who have failed NRCS practices because of the drought to revisit with their local NRCS office. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Some Alabama Counties to Receive Drought Assistance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

USDA announced this week that they will utilize nearly $16 million in financial and technical assistance to immediately help both crop and livestock producers in 19 states, including a few counties in Alabama. And State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett said that i8ncludes using existing EQIP funds to help livestock producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata …