Dr. Bill Puckett, state conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, wants to remind landowners of the upcoming June 7, 2013 funding deadline for the Wetlands Reserve Program and the Grasslands Reserve Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …
Florida NRCS Welcomes New State Conservationist
Russell Morgan has taken over the reins as State Conservationist in Florida for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, also known as the NRCS. He will lead the agency’s 163 employees in 50 offices across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …
Alabama StrikeForce Initiative Will Require Efforts From All Partners
President of Tuskegee University Dr. Gilbert Rochon says that the recently announced StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity in Alabama will require a sustained effort by all levels and areas of the market. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Deadline for Conservation Easement Funding in Florida is Approaching
Landowners interested in restoring or enhancing wetlands and/or grasslands only have about a week left to take advantage of several easement programs offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Florida Assistant State Conservationist for Easement Programs Roney Gutierrez says the 2013 funding deadline for the Wetlands Reserve Program, the Grassland Reserve Program and the Everglades Initiative is coming up May …
Alabama Producers Encouraged to Take Advantage of StrikeForce Efforts
The StrikeForce for Rural Growth and Opportunity in Alabama has officially launched and Alabama Ag Commissioner John McMillan hopes it will help the growing produce industry address some challenges so they can continue their important role in the state’s economy. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant …
Florida NRCS Celebrating May as National Wetlands Month
During National Wetlands Month, Roney Gutierrez, assistant state conservationist for easement programs with the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, says they are working to help folks understand the benefits of Florida’s prized wetlands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle …
StrikeForce Initiative to Open Market Opportunities for Small Farmers
The StrikeForce Initiative will use agriculture as a base to promote economic development and job creation in targeted, persistent poverty areas in Alabama. Produce grower AL Hooks, explains what the efforts will mean for him and his neighbors. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For …
Florida NRCS Pleased with Earth Day and Wetlands Celebration
Florida NRCS held their annual Earth Day event this past Friday, as Assistant State Conservationist for easement programs, Roney Gutierrez and NRCS Plant Materials Center manager, Janet Grabowski say they were pleased with the turn out. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, …
Florida NRCS Commemorating Earth Day Celebration with Tree Planting
Folks have gathered at the Brooksville Plant Materials Center for the Florida NRCS annual Earth Day event. And Acting State Conservationist Roney Gutierrez explains the purpose of the Earth Day event, how their celebration also coincides with National Wetlands Month and how they are commemorating it all by planting a pignut hickory tree. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports …
Florida NRCS to Hold Earth Day Celebration This Week
Mimi Williams, Florida NRCS state agronomist and plant materials specialist, invites everyone to come out this Friday for their annual Earth Day Celebration. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Industry Supports Administration of Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 9, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …