Tim Martin, President/CEO of Creek Indian Enterprises Development Authority of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, was one of those who took part at last week’s southern regional meeting of the Agricultural Landscapes Forum, noting they appreciate the various USDA programs offered through the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …
AL NRCS Encourages Producers to Address Energy
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama has long been involved in helping producers address soil, water and air concerns and Resource Conservationist John Curtis says they are now looking at energy. 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 …
FL NRCS has a Variety of Programs for Producers
Producers interested in conservation have a wide array of options available to them through the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Jeff White, area conservationist with the Florida NRCS, says right now many of those programs are currently getting implemented on operations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances …
Agricultural Landscapes Forum Allows for Conservation Policy Input
Alabama was the host of the recently held southern regional meeting of the Agricultural Landscapes Forum, a series of six meetings held across the country to seek public input on natural resource policy issues. And State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says all of the topics discussed will ultimately affect future farm policy, such as the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill. Download …
FL NRCS Helping USDA Promote Discrimination Claims Process
WASHINGTON – As part of continued efforts to close the chapter on allegations that discrimination occurred at USDA in past decades, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Assistant Attorney General Tony West today announced the establishment of a process to resolve the claims of Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who assert that they were discriminated against when seeking USDA farm …
AL Hosting Agricultural Landscapes Forum
Farmers, natural resources managers, researchers and academics from across the Southeast are among those providing comments at the Agricultural Landscapes Southern Regional Meeting today at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana. I talked with Sheldon Jones, Vice President of the Farm Foundation and organizers of the meeting, as to the purpose of this event. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding …
USDA Seeks Public Input on Conservation Policy Issues
Auburn, Ala – One of six regional meetings seeking public input on natural resource policy issues will take place Tuesday, March 22, at the Alabama 4-H Center, Columbiana, Ala. This Southern regional meeting, which will be 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is open to anyone with an interest in natural resource conservation policy issues. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding …
FL NRCS Reminds Producers About Upcoming FRPP Deadline
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind producers that have farm or ranch lands that they want to protect from development, of the upcoming Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program funding deadline of March 21, 2011. Download Audio Log on to the FL NRCS website or visit your local NRCS field office for more details. Sponsored ContentFCEB …
Precision Farming is a Win for Both AL Farmers and Environment
Precision farming allows for the use of GPS systems to apply nutrients and pesticides to landscapes, making it economical for farmers and environmentally friendly. Assistant State Conservationist Steve Musser says that’s why the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is encouraging producers to sign up for the Precision Farming Incentive. Download Audio The 2011 funding deadline for the Precision Farming …
FL NRCS Says Now is a Good Time to Construct a Conservation Plan
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is currently hard at work implementing programs on operations. And with the next round for the majority of batching dates taking place this fall, Ken Lackmann, area resource conservationist, says now is a good time for producers to come in and visit with their local NRCS office to discuss what programs would work …