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
USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service should have a minimal impact on the fresh produce industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For …
USDA’s Blueprint for Stronger Service
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 Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, …
AL Producers have 3 Opportunities for Major Conservation Initiatives
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 Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
FL Farmers Have Until March 1 to Signup for NRCS Gulf of Mexico Initiative
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 Provides Resources …
CSP Signup Deadline is this Friday & Ag Calendar
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 Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of …
Signup Officially Underway for Gulf of Mexico Initiative
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 Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune …
Farmers are the Best Spokesmen for FL NRCS Programs
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 Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida …
CSP Signup Reminder & Fruit and Veggie Conference this Week
For those interested in signing up for the Conservation Stewardship Program, Tyron Spearman has information about the upcoming deadline to do just that along with a reminder about the Southeast Fruit and Vegetable Conference coming up this Week. Signup: Download Audio Conference: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
FL NRCS Reminds Producers that Assistance is Available Through CSP
Financial and technical assistance is now available to farmers and ranchers interested in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Stewardship Program. FL NRCS Conservation Program Specialist Oddessa Armstrong encourages producers to participate during the first ranking period of January 13, 2012. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …