FL Included in NRCS Project to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Randall Weiseman Dairy, Energy, Florida, USDA-NRCS

The Florida dairy industry is included in a project to test and verify exciting new approaches to greenhouse gas reduction. The following report has more details on the effort from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and NRCS Chief Dave White. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

AL NRCS and Poarch Creek Indian Tribe Share Similar Goals

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

David Elliot, NRCS Tribal Liaison with the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe says the tribe has used a variety of NRCS programs to further accomplish their conservation goals as he explains their most recent efforts to restore the box turtle. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

FL NRCS Preparing for Hurricane Season

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS, Weather

As of June 1st we were officially in the 2011 Hurricane Season and Florida NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says they have programs in place in preparation of a disaster. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NRCS Taking a Proactive Approach to Gulf Coast Efforts

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS

Another meeting of the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force was held earlier this week and one of those attending was NRCS regional conservationist, Leonard Jordan, who says the proactive mission of the task force works very closely with their overall philosophy as well. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

AL NRCS and FSA Working Together to Assist Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, Livestock, Poultry, USDA-NRCS, Weather

Considering the recent disasters that have hit our state the Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service want to remind producers of assistance that may be available to them. As Alabama FSA Executive Director Daniel Robinson says the two agencies often work together to assist the producer. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture …

NRCS Chief Views Budget Crunch as an Opportunity

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

Talks of budget cuts seem to be everywhere and the Natural Resources Conservation Service is certainly no exception, but Chief Dave White is looking at the possible USDA program and agency cuts as not only a challenge, but also as an opportunity for improvement. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag …

NRCS Working with Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force was developed to effectively address the damage caused by the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, address the longstanding ecological decline, and begin moving toward a more resilient Gulf Coast ecosystem. And Task Force executive director, John Hankinson, says they have been working closely with entities such as the Natural Resources Conservation Service in …

FL NRCS Encourages Participation in Land & Wildlife Expo

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Florida, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to inform landowners about the Land and Wildlife Expo to be held August 12 -14. For more information about the expo or to register visit www.landandwildlifeexpo.com Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Reminder of NRCS Organic Initiative Deadline

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

Friday, May 20 is the deadline for organic producers to take advantage of this round of funding from USDA’s Organic Initiative. Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White says the program is designed to offer assistance for certified organic producers and those transitioning to organic production to implement resource conservation practices on their agricultural operations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …

NRCS Offering Another Organic Funding Opportunity

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White says they are excited to offer another funding opportunity for certified organic producers and those transitioning to organic production. Download Audio The sign up deadline is May 20, 2011. For more information producers can log on to the NRCS website or visit their local NRCS field office. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New …