FL FRPP Signup Underway

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

The Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program, otherwise known as FRPP, is now accepting applications for funding on a continuous basis. FRPP is administered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service as the 2008 Farm Bill provides for a continuous signup to allow eligible entities more opportunities to sign up eligible parcels. To learn more log on to the Florida NRCS …

White Named as NRCS Chief

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS

WASHINGTON–Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack has named Dave White as chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). With approximately 12,000 employees and an annual budget in excess of $3 billion NRCS is the nation’s leading agency in conserving natural resources on private lands. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring …

WRP Meeting Reminder

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

The Alabama Natural Resources and Conservation Service wants to remind all landowners that they will be holding a workshop tonight at the Geneva County Farm Center to discuss the Wetlands Reserve Program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

AL Reminds Producers about GRP Signup

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Georgia, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

GRP, or the Grassland Reserve Program, is a voluntary program offering landowners the opportunity to protect, restore, and enhance grasslands on their property. Eddie Jolley, Conservation Agronomist with Alabama’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, said they are offering the program for two areas of the state. Go to the Alabama NRCS website to learn more about GRP Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Wildlife Field Day Provides Great Forum

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Florida’s Natural Resources and Conservation Service recently held a Wildlife Field Day at the Bill Rogers Farm. Which State Conservationist Carlos Suarez says gave the service an opportunity to show just one great example of what can be done with the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB …

Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Alabama’s Natural Resource and Conservation Service wants to remind farmers about The Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program which Steve Musser, Assistant State Conservationist says is a great way to protect Agriculture Heritage. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle …

WRP Workshop

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

A workshop for all Alabama Landowners will be held in Geneva County on March 19 to discuss the Natural Resource and Conservation Services’ Wetlands Reserve Program. District Conservationist James Currington says the informational meeting will give farmers a better idea regarding the purpose of the WRP Program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober …

FL Announces Floodplain Easement Funding Deadline

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Gainesville, FL—U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide up to $145 million to eligible landowners nationwide through the floodplain easement component of its Emergency Watershed Protection Program. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service administers the EWP program. The funds will be used to restore an estimated 60,000 acres, nationwide, of frequently flooded land to its natural state and create jobs. USDA has …

FL NRCS Reminder about Sign-up Cutoff Dates

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USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind producers that this Friday, March 13th is the signup cutoff date for both EQIP and WHIP. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Stimulus Releases Floodplain Easement Funding

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide up to $145 million to eligible landowners nationwide through the floodplain easement component of its Emergency Watershed Protection Program. Steve Musser, Assistant State Conservationist with Alabama NRCS encourages farmers who have had land flood for two out of the last ten years to sign up by the deadline of March 27. Sponsored ContentFlorida …