GA Involved in Migrating Bird Initiative

Randall Weiseman General, Georgia, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has announced they will be working to develop and enhance habitat for birds making their annual migration south towards the Gulf. And Georgia is one of eight states involved in this initiative. Download Audio More information is available at: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/news/nrcs_migratory_birds.html Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

USDA to Help Farmers and Ranchers Expand Habitat for Migrating Birds

Randall Weiseman Ag "Outdoors", Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Gainesville, FL., June 28, 2010 – State Conservationist Carlos Suarez today announced that USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will work with farmers, ranchers, aquaculturists, non-industrial foresters, and other landowners to develop and enhance habitat for birds making their annual migration south towards the Gulf of Mexico. Under the Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative (MBHI), NRCS will partner with producers to …

FL NRCS Reminds Producers of CSP Deadline

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

For those interested in the Conservation Stewardship Program, Florida NRCS State Conservationist, Carlos Suarez, says the deadline for 2010 funding is coming up on Friday, June 25. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NRCS Encourages Producers to Look into the New CSP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Forestry, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to encourage producers who have not yet signed up for the Conservation Stewardship Program to take another look at the program. As NRCS Chief Dave White says their have been many changes made to make the program more farmer friendly. Download Audio The deadline for 2010 funding for CSP is Friday, June 25, 2010. …

NRCS Reminds Producers of CSP Deadline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

With an upcoming deadline of Friday, June 25th, the Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind producers about the Conservation Stewardship Program. AL-John Curtis: Download Audio FL-George Johnson: Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL NRCS Meets with Tribes and Honors AL Tribe with 3 Awards

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service recently participated in a meeting with the United South and Eastern Tribes. In the following report AL State Conservationist, Dr. Bill Puckett, and NRCS Chief, Dave White, speak about the importance of the meeting and the awards. Download Audio And during the meeting the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe was presented with three prestigious awards. …

FL NRCS Receives Funds for Southeastern Forestry Initiative

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

The Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service wants producers to be aware of an initiative through the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program that will help landowners implement approved conservation practices that will help restore upland pine forest ecosystems. Florida NRCS program specialist, Kenneth Morgan, says the sign up date is coming up on June 25, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers …

FL NRCS Reminds Producers of Energy Audit Deadline

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Kenneth Morgan, program specialist with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, says with a upcoming deadline of Thursday, June 17, time is getting short for producers to sign up for this round of funding for an Agricultural Energy Management Plan. For more information visit your local NRCS field office or visit them online. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls …

AL NRCS Encouraging Producers to Update Conservation Plans

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Resource Conservationist John Curtis with the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service encourages producers to visit their local NRCS office this summer in order to update their conservation plans. Download Audio News post sponsor: AGROTAIN® controls nitrogen loss for higher yields. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Funds Announced for Southeast Forestry Initiative

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

Gainesville, FL. — Carlos Suarez, state conservationist for the US Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) today announced that Florida has received $704,225 in funding for an initiative designed to help non-industrial private forest (NIPF) landowners to improve the health and extent of upland pine forest ecosystems. These funds are available through the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP). …