Auburn, Ala, September 7, 2012 – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett announced October 19, 2012, as the cutoff date for producers to sign up for 2013 funding for the following conservation programs: Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
NRCS Longleaf Pine Restoration Efforts Continue with New Grant
The process of reviving the Longleaf Pine ecosystem here in the southeast got a boost recently thanks to a Longleaf Stewardship Fund Grant. Leonard Jordan with the Natural Resources Conservation Service gives us the details. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Nearly $3 Million Awarded for Longleaf Pine Restoration
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 ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst …
NRCS Programs Will Continue to Assist Farmers with Conservation Needs
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 ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
AL NRCS Received Huge Response for Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative
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 ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
FL Farmers Have Embraced NRCS Wetland Programs
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 ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober …
Grants Awarded For Development of Innovative Agriculture Approaches to Benefit FL
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
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 ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida …
Partnerships Making a Positive Impact on NRCS Efforts
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 ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember …
FL NRCS to Implement Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative
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 ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity …