Ag in Review for the Week of January 9, 2012

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A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In …

Producers Now Have Until Jan 27 for CSP Sign Up

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The Natural Resources Conservation Service has extended the batching date for the Conservation Stewardship Program to January, 27, 2012. The following reports have more details for interested producers. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …

Conservation Stewardship Program Sign-Up Extended to January 27

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AUBURN, Ala, January 12, 2012 – USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett today announced that the cut-off date for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) ranking period has been extended to January 27, 2012. Producers who maintain a high level of conservation on their land and agree to adopt higher levels of stewardship are eligible for …

Specialty Crops Programs Mostly Spared in USDA Cuts

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USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service should have a minimal impact on the fresh produce industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced the latest steps in modernizing and enhancing USDA customer service with USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida …

AL Producers have 3 Opportunities for Major Conservation Initiatives

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AL NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis gives us the details on how Alabama producers have extra chances this year to be approved for cost share funding for the Organic, On-Farm Energy and Seasonal High Tunnel initiatives. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By …

FL Farmers Have Until March 1 to Signup for NRCS Gulf of Mexico Initiative

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Florida producers who live in the Escambia River or Middle Suwannee River Area watersheds have until March 1 2012 to signup for the NRCS Gulf of Mexico Initiative. NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez and USDA Undersecretary Harris Sherman give more details on the funds that will be available to assist producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

CSP Signup Deadline is this Friday & Ag Calendar

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Today Tyron Spearman has a reminder about the signup deadline coming up this Friday for the Conservation Stewardship Program along with an update of the ag calendar. Deadline: Download Audio Calendar: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Signup Officially Underway for Gulf of Mexico Initiative

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Sign-up is now officially underway for the Gulf of Mexico Initiative and the following report has more details regarding the effort with Escambia County NRCS District Conservationist Detra Boutwell, Alabama State Representative Steve McMillan, and Baldwin County Soil & Water Conservation District board member Ronnie Northcutt. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary …

Farmers are the Best Spokesmen for FL NRCS Programs

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Florida NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez and Director of the Office of Water Policy with the Florida Department of Agriculture Rich Budell encourage producers to visit with their fellow farmers, such as Suwannee County’s Donell Gwinn, regarding the benefits of FL NRCS conservation programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …