The new Florida Sod BMP Program is off to a good start with a recent kick-off event declared a success. Environmental Specialist James Clements with the Florida Department of Agriculture explains why the event and the program are necessary. For more information on the Sod BMP Program log on to FDACS Office of Ag Water Policy’s website. For more information …
WHIP a Good Option for Farmers
Jim Schrenkel with the Alabama NRCS wants to remind us that the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program, WHIP, is good option for farmers across the state. For more information on WHIP or other NRCS programs contact your local NRCS office or log on to their website. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …
EQIP More Accessible
Resource Conservationist John Curtis with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama explains how EQIP is more accessible than ever. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
EQIP Makes Conservation Painless
With all the recent talk about water conservation, converting your old traveling gun irrigation system to a center pivot is one way you can do your part. Mark Garrett, shop manager of Kirkland Sod in New Smyrna Beach says that thanks to the Florida NRCS EQIP program the process is relatively painless. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR …
Technical Committee Announces Final Rule
NRCS Chief Arlen Lancaster recently announced the release of the interim final rule for State Technical Committees and is asking for public comments which will be used to help establish the committee policies. Public comments must be submitted by Jan. 26, 2009. USDA will then review and publish a final ruling. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture …
Conservation Efforts Successful
With the color of choice lately seems to be green, farmers have been leading the way. Arlen Lancaster, Chief Officer of the Natural Resources Conservation Service explains. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
AL NRCS Holding WRP Workshops
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama will be hosting at least two more workshops to inform landowners and Tribes about the Wetland Reserve Program, or WRP. To learn more about WRP or the upcoming workshops, click Here Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
FL Developing a Conservation Plan
If you have been considering developing a conservation plan, then Florida’s Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Carlos Suarez invites you to stop by your local NRCS office to learn how they can help your operation. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Communication Critical to Conservation
Communication is critical to conservation, according to USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service chief Arlen Lancaster. I spoke with Lancaster during the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual meeting in Kansas City. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Easements Protect Ag Land
The Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program, under USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, provides matching funds to help purchase development rights to keep productive farm and ranchland in agricultural uses. Bill Hughes with Alabama NRCS explains how the program creates conservation easements. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundAugust 29, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …