Alabama will receive a total of $3 million for the NRCS Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative, with $2 million dedicated to the conversion of catfish ponds through the Wetlands Reserve Program. And in this report we have Alabama State Conservationist, Dr. Bill Puckett, and NRCS Chief, Dave White, explaining how the funds are an important addition for both the migratory birds …
NRCS WRP Program More Assessable to FL Producers
With the USDA’s recent announcement of the largest contiguous easement acquisition in the history of the Wetlands Reserve Program here in Florida, NRCS Chief Dave White says the 26 thousand acre major wetland restoration project is just one example of how the 2008 Farm Bill made WRP a much more assessable option for producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists …
Ag in Review for the Week of July 19, 2010
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast . Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy …
NRCS Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative Requires Multiple Habitats
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is adversely affecting the marshes and coastlands used by shorebirds, waterfowl, and other birds that will soon be traveling through the area on their annual migration south. Therefore USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has launched the Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative to work with farmers and ranchers in managing portions of …
FL NRCS AWEP Deadline for Hillsborough County Farmers
Hillsborough County farmers who plan to use alternative frost-freeze protections, such as irrigation runoff ponds, have until Friday, July 23 to apply for funding through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Agricultural Water Enhancement Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …
FL Enrolls Record Acreage in NRCS Wetlands Reserve Program
Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan has announced a major wetlands project designed to restore and protect wetlands that will improve water quality and provide habitat for rare, endangered and threatened animals, birds and plants in the northern Everglades. The project is the largest contiguous easement acquisition in the history of USDA’s Wetlands Reserve Program with 26 thousand acres. Download Audio …
NRCS Migratory Bird Initiative Receiving a Positive Response
With 40 to 50 million birds estimated to start their migration south in the coming weeks, the Natural Resources Conservation Service has developed the Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative. And NRCS Chief Dave White says it has received a tremendous response from producers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
NRCS Working with Producers on Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative
In response to the effects of the Gulf Oil Spill on some of the marshes and coastlands, The Natural Resources Conservation Service is working with producers in eight states in order to manage portions of their land to provide additional food and habitat for the more than 50 million migratory birds that will be traveling south in the coming months. …
Project Funding Available in Florida to Improve Water Quality and Quantity
Gainesville, FL., July 12, 2010 – Hillsborough County area farmers and ranchers can help conserve water and improve water quality on agricultural working lands through the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP), which leverages additional resources and services from conservation partners. The program is administered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), which enters into agreements …
Streamlining Operations of Conservation Programs
Each year for the past few years, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has doubled its number of customers serviced with conservation programs, and thus NRCS Chief Dave White says they have a big push on to streamline operations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For …