AL Producer Promoting Organic Cattle Production

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Randall Hastings of Baldwin County, Alabama is a cattle producer working with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama through a new organic program for his operation. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL NRCS Organic Initiatives Reminder

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Just a quick reminder that the 2010 funding deadline for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Organics Initiative is coming up on March 12, 2010. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

ARRA Has Benefited the Efforts of AL NRCS

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, USDA-NRCS

The Department of Agriculture has celebrated the one-year anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. And several of its successes lay within the realm of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL NRCS Promoting Organic Cattle Production

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

While details of the final regulation regarding access to pasture for organic livestock operations were issued this week, Dr. Bill Puckett with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama said this is a new program they were promoting at last week’s Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and invites producers to learn more about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New …

High Tunnels Extends the Growers Market Opportunity

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

As the market for locally grown produce continues to grow, Ken Morgan, Program Specialist with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, says USDA is continuing their efforts in assisting farmers in meeting the demand. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Organic Production Now a Part of EQIP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Field Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

As organic production has become more popular over the past few years, Dr. Bill Puckett, Alabama NRCS State Conservationist, says it is also one that they have become more familiar with. Download Audio Sign-up deadline for 2010 funding of the organic initiative is March 12. For more information visit the AL NRCS website. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

NRCS Organics Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Organic farming is one of the fastest growing segments in the U.S. And the Natural Resources Conservation Service is assisting those farmers through the 2010 Organic Initiative. AL – Steve Musser: Download Audio FL – Ken Morgan: Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

High Tunnels Have a Multitude of Benefits for Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is encouraging growers to participate in the ‘Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food’ initiative’s new pilot project for establishment of high tunnels. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Upcoming Cutoff for 3 AL NRCS Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind landowners that this Friday, January 29 is the cutoff date for three popular Farm Bill Programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA Farm Represents Region II for National Award

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

One event that will take place this Thursday night at the 2010 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas will be the 2009 National Environmental Stewardship Award ceremony. Download Audio And for those interested in next year’s event, applications are currently being taken for the 2010 award. For more information or to nominate a cattle operation …