WASHINGTON —Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced proposed revisions to the Worker Protection Standard in order to protect the nation’s two million farm workers and their families from pesticide exposure. “Today marks an important milestone for the farm workers who plant, tend, and harvest the food that we put on our tables each day,” said Gina McCarthy, EPA …
Alabama NRCS Waiting on Specifics of Farm Bill Implementation
Alabama NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says that they are happy to now have a new farm bill in the books, and are now just waiting for the specifics for implementation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle …
Alabama’s Madison County Earth Team Receives National Award
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) honored leaders in conservation during a special ceremony at the 2014 NACD Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California. The NACD/Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Earth Team Award was presented to the Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) ofHuntsville, Alabama. The district was recognized for the excellence and dedication of their Earth Team …
Florida Farmers Have Until February 21 to Signup for Special Initiatives
Florida farmers and ranchers have until this Friday, February 21, to apply for special conservation initiatives through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. One of those initiatives is the Gulf of Mexico Initiative, as Santa Rosa County farmer Mickey Diamond explains just some of the practices it covers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle …
NRCS Accepting CIG Pre-Proposals
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for pre-proposals for Conservation Innovation Grants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026
Florida Producers Could Gain Valuable Information at Cover Crop Forum
Florida NRCS State Agronomist Mimi Williams explains what producers could gain from attending next week’s Forum on Cover Crops and Soil Health. Download Audio For more specifics and to secure a spot contact Mimi Williams at 352-338-9544. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …
Farmers Encouraged to Take a Closer Look at Their Soil
Charles Holmes, farmer and Alabama board of director for the National Association of Conservation Districts, says that Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Health Initiative has been an eye opening experience for him. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle …
US Sugar statement on Judge Rejecting Audubon Permit Challenge
US Sugar statement on recent court ruling re. Works of the District permits CLEWISTON, FL – Feb. 11, 2014 ¬– We are pleased that the courts have again recognized that sugar farmers in the Everglades Agricultural Area are meeting their requirements in cleaning the water leaving their farms. Judge Canter has affirmed that EAA farmers have succeeded in not only …
Cover Crop Forum on Building Soil Health
Florida farmers, ranchers, researchers, agricultural business operators and conservationists are invited to participate in a forum on cover crops and soil health on Tuesday, February 18th at the USDA training room in Gainesville, Florida. Download Audio For more specifics and to secure a spot contact Mimi Williams at 352-338-9544. Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The Florida Cattle …
Alabama Soil Health Initiative is a Long-Term Effort
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is taking part of the nationwide effort to educate farmers and ranchers about the positive impact Soil Health Management Systems can have on both productivity and conservation. And Alabama NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says the effort is a long-term one. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through The …