An event took place this past Friday at the Weeks Bay Resource Center near Fairhope, Alabama as information was presented concerning the Gulf of Mexico Initiative which will focus up to $50 million over three years in conservation assistance to farmers and ranchers in priority areas along seven major rivers that drain to the Gulf. Alabama, along with the other …
AL NRCS Stresses Partnership During Gulf Coast Initiative Event
AL producers got their first opportunity to hear details regarding The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Gulf of Mexico Initiative during an event today at the Weeks Bay Resource Center. AL State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett and Chairman of the Alabama State Soil and Water Conservation Committee Frank Nalty said the effort is a great example of partnership at its best. …
AL NRCS Encourages Producers to Consider CSP
The Conservation Stewardship Program is back for 2012 and Alabama NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis has more details for growers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle …
NRCS Gulf of Mexico Initiative Applies to Growers in 2 FL River Basins
The Natural Resources Conservation Service new Gulf of Mexico Initiative will focus up to $50 million dollars in conservation assistance to farmers and ranchers in priority areas and Florida NRCS State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says Florida has many producers that will qualify. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers …
NRCS Announces New Nutrient Management Standard
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has revised its national conservation practice standard on nutrient management. And NRCS Chief Dave White explains how they hope the plan will help producers better manage the application of nutrients on agricultural land. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out …
FL NRCS Discusses Partnerships During Farm Tour Event
Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper attended a rain soaked farm tour event hosted by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service where Undersecretary Harris Sherman spoke on the efforts of the Gulf of Mexico Initiative and other partnership efforts to protect and improve water quality in the Gulf. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …
FL Producers have Additional Opportunities for Major Conservation Initiatives
Florida agricultural 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 Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and …
FL NRCS Hosted National Workshop on Ecological Site Descriptions
In an effort to progress their efforts in developing Ecological Site Descriptions, FL NRCS Resource Conservationist Greg Hendricks says they recently hosted a national workshop to receive more information and training on ESDs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida …
AL NRCS Available to Offer Technical Assistance to Producers
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is proud to offer a variety of cost-share programs to assist the producer and AL NRCS Agronomist Eric Schwab says they can also aid the producer through technical assistance. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of …
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces $50 Million for Gulf Coast Restoration
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2011 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is launching an innovative water and wildlife conservation effort along the Gulf Coast of the United States. This action is part of the Obama Administration’s efforts through its Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force. The Task Force today released its final strategy …