Agriculture Creates a Strong Base for the Strikeforce in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

Vice Provost and Dean of the College of Agriculture for Tuskegee University, Dr. Walter Hill, says he believes that the recently announced StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity in Alabama will be successful, thanks to the organization of all the partners involved as well as the fact that it has agriculture as a strong base. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …

Strikeforce in Alabama will Involve Partners at All Levels

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

New efforts have been announced to bring the StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity to Alabama, and Alabama NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says that the initiative will require working with partners at all levels. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …

Alabama Launches StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity

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

Over 100 people packed into a tent under cloudy, drizzly conditions Thursday afternoon for the announcement of the StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity in Alabama at the AL Hooks Produce farm near Shorter. The primary goal of the StrikeForce initiative is to increase partnership with rural communities and leverage community resources in targeted, persistent poverty areas. Speakers at the …

Florida NRCS Offering Funding for Conservation Easements

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

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is calling for applications from landowners interested in restoring or enhancing wetlands and/or grasslands on their private lands; especially in the 17 county Everglades priority area, by May 28, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …

CSP Applications Due by May 31

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

Applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program need to be submitted by May 31 to your local Natural Resources Conservation Service office to be considered for this year’s funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …

Continue Celebrating Earth Day with Florida NRCS Earth Day Event

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The official date of Earth Day may have already past, but Mimi Williams, Florida NRCS state agronomist and plant materials specialist, encourages folks to continue to celebrate, by joining them for their annual Earth Day event on May 10, 2013. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides …

Alabama NRCS Promoting the Benefits of Long Leaf Pine

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

Alabama NRCS State Forester Tim Albritton says there are several reasons why they continue to promote Long Leaf Pine through their Long Leaf Pine Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …

Deadline for Conservation Easement Funding is Approaching

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

GAINESVILLE, FL, April 26, 2013 — USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida is calling for applications from landowners interested in restoring or enhancing wetlands and/or grasslands on their private lands; especially in the 17 county Everglades priority area. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …

Florida NRCS Celebrating Earth Team Volunteers

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

This week is National Volunteer Week and FL NRCS District Conservationist George Johnson says they are celebrating by recognizing their Earth Team volunteers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Alabama NRCS Forestry Field Day a Huge Success

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

Alabama NRCS State Forester Tim Albritton says that their recently held “Managing Woodlands and Wildlife in Challenging Times” field day was a huge success. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025