Maintenance of ponds is very important, especially at this time of the year. Information about what to do is available through the Alabama USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.  Report (1:00 wma)
NRCS Operating Under Contining Resolution
The continuing resolution passed by congress earlier this year to fund the remainder of fiscal year 2007 is having an impact in many areas, including USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.   Report (1:00 wma)
USDA Offers Longleaf Pine Incentives
Longleaf pine forests provide numerous environmental benefits including wildlife habitat, but pine stands have been steadily declining. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is offering landowners some financial benefits to help increase those stands with a new continuous enrollment category for longleaf pine under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Report (1:00 wma)
Conservation Help for New and Low Income Farmers
Beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers would receive some extra help for conservation efforts under the new farm bill proposed by the Bush administration, something that will help many in Florida according to State Conservationist Niles Glasgow. Report (:45 wma)
Well Water Testing is a Deep Subject
Rural well water testing can be a deep subject but USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama can help landowners keep it simple and safe, according to hydraulic engineer Ken Aycock. Report (1:00 wma)
Farm Bill Proposal Would Simplify CSP
Simplifying conservation programs is one of the goals of the Bush administration’s 2007 Farm Bill Proposal. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service chief Arlen Lancaster says that is especially true for the Conservation Security program. Report (1:00 wma) Florida State Conservationist Niles Glasgow says the proposed changes in CSP would make the program much more beneficial for Florida producers. Report (1:30 …
County NRCS Office Sustains Tornado Damage
Due to the damage sustained by a tornado February 2, the Deland Field Office of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has moved field office operations to the USDA Service Center located in Ocala at 2303 NE Jacksonville Road, Suite 200. The telephone number is (352) 622-3971 Extension 3. The Deland NRCS field office serves Volusia and Flagler Counties. Report …
Prescribed Burning as a Management Tool
Prescribed burning is just what the doctor ordered to keep forest ecosystems healthy here in Alabama according to USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Report (1:00 wma)
Florida State Conservationist on Farm Bill Proposals
The conservation portion of the administration’s farm bill proposals released this week contain some key provisions for Florida, according to state conservationist Niles Glasgow. Report (1:00 wma)
More Detail on Conservation Proposals
Top USDA officials are out in the countryside this week explaining the administration’s farm bill proposals. I talked with Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Arlen Lancaster about the conservation proposals, which include an increase in conservation funding of 7.8 billion dollars. Report (2:00 wma)