The Natural Resources Conservation Service has entered into a partnership with several other to protect one of Florida’s most imperiled species by acquiring land, restoring wetlands and establishing a wildlife conservation corridor. USDA NRCS Chief Dave White admits that the process was a complicated one, but says they are extremely happy with the results. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
Beef Cows to Graze on Land Bought for Panther Corridor
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Chief Dave White joined several others near Kissimmee Tuesday to announce a key land purchase that is expected to help Florida panthers expand into new areas north of the Caloosahatchee River. The purchase of the riverfront 1,278 acre tract near Labelle involved several public and private organizations, the setting up of conservation easements, and …
Florida Grazing Lands Partners with NRCS
Florida Grazing Lands Coalition Chairperson Buzz Eaves, said they depend on their various partnerships, like the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida when it comes to funding and administering certain programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring …
FL NRCS Proud to Help USDA Celebrate 150 Years
FL NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says they are proud to be a part of a great milestone, 150 years of USDA. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, …
Alabama NRCS Celebrating 150th Anniversary of USDA
People across the country are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Department of Agriculture today including Dr. William Puckett, State Conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, …
4 AL Watersheds Included in National Water Quality Initiative
USDA’s new National Water Quality Initiative is designed to improve water quality in challenged watersheds across the country. AL NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says the funds will go to target four Alabama watersheds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle …
3 FL Watersheds Included in National Water Quality Initiative
Florida agricultural producers in three watersheds will receive targeted funding to improve water quality through a new National Water Quality Initiative. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will manage the initiative by making $741, 000 available to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners in the selected watersheds. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, …
Alabama Signup Underway for Water Quality Initiative
Yesterday USDA announced the launch of a new National Water Quality Initiative committed to improving impaired watersheds in every U.S. state and territory. I talked with a few folks in Alabama about how funds from EQIP will be used for these practices, as the interview is with NRCS State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett, along with Alex Vaughan, NRCS District Conservationist …
USDA Announces National Water Quality Initiative
May 8, 2012 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the launch of a new National Water Quality Initiative committed to improving one to seven impaired watersheds in every U.S. state and territory. The 157 selected watersheds were identified with assistance from state agencies, key partners, and NRCS State Technical Committees. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique …
NRCS Offering Assistance Available to Organic Farmers and Those Transitioning
USDA Undersecretary for Natural Resources and the Environment Harris Sherman says NRCS has an initiative to assist organic producers in implementing or maintaining conservation practices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …