Emergency Watershed Protection Program Assist Counties in Need

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Tropical Storm Faye wreaked havoc on much of Florida last year including Gadsden County. However, the county was able to promptly address flooding and erosion issues of Lake Talavana through a partnership with Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service’s EWP program. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

AL to Hold WRP Workshops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Auburn, Ala. – State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett has announced the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be hosting three workshops to inform landowners and Tribes about the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP). Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Update on Farm Bill Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS

Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White gives a quick update on some of the program changes created through the 2008 Farm Bill. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

EWP Program Assist City of Melbourne

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

The City of Melbourne received over 24 inches of rain last summer from Tropical Storm Fay creating flooding and erosion concerns to one of the main canal systems. Jenni Lamb, Melbourne’s City Engineer, says Florida NRCS stepped in through their Emergency Watershed Protection Program to assist with repairs. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …

FL NRCS Celebrates Volunteer Week

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Services National Volunteer Week runs through this Saturday, and State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says it’s an opportunity to recognize and thank all of the volunteers for their efforts. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Air Quality Initiative Reminder

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind producers that applications for the Air Quality Initiative that affects four Alabama Counties are due this Friday, April 24. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Georgia to Receive Funding for Flood Control

Randall Weiseman Georgia, USDA-NRCS

Georgia is one of eleven states sharing $45 million for flood control projects. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White says the funds are comming from the Recovery Act. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Earth Day a Great Opportunity

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

As we recognize April 22 as Earth Day, Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist for the Natural Resources and Conservation Service, says that it’s a great opportunity for added exposure for some of their programs. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NRCS Recognizes Earth Team Volunteers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

National Volunteer Week runs through this Saturday, and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Dave White said this week gives them an opportunity to recognize the contributions of the dedicated Earth Team volunteers. This year’s Earth Team Volunteer theme is Answer the Call to Serve. If you would like to become a volunteer or learn more about volunteers week, April …

Air Quality Initiative Announced in Four AL Counties

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Alabama’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), has announced a new Air Quality Initiative for Alabama under the fiscal year 2009 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024