EWP Funding Requested in NRCS Budget

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Emergency Watershed Protection Program was among the list of projects presented to a house sub committee for consideration for funding of fiscal year 2010. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle …

FL NRCS Organic Deadline Approaching

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service extended sign up for the new Organic Initiative is coming up on June 12, 2009. The 2009 Organic Initiative is a nationwide special initiative to provide financial assistance to National Organic Program (NOP) certified organic producers as well as producers in the process of transitioning to organic production. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …

AL Watershed Projects Receive Funding

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that USDA will provide nearly $42.3 million in additional funding to 14 states to improve water quality, increase water supply, decrease soil erosion, and improve fish and wildlife habitat while creating jobs in rural communities as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …

AL Organic Deadline Reminder

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

The extended deadline for Alabama farmers who are transitioning to organic agriculture, or who are currently certified organic, is June 5th. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardJanuary 16, 2026Florida …

Poarch Creek Tribe Pleased with NRCS Services

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service has been reaching out to the tribal community by working with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians through various conservation programs and Tribal Chairman Buford Rolin says its been a rewarding experience. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …

AL NRCS Hoping to Soon Implement Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

With the fact the 2008 farm bill was late in coming, the work of actually getting programs implemented was delayed, but Dr. Bill Puckett, State Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, said they hope to get their programs going soon. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports …

Liaisons Used to Cultivate Tribal Relationships

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service has been making an effort to reach out to Tribes in order to educate them regarding opportunities through various NRCS programs. Leonard Jordan Acting Regional Assistant Chief for the East says that the process has been successful. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef …

Tribal Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service recently held a meeting regarding their ongoing Tribal Initiative which Leonard Jordan, Acting Regional Assistant Chief for the East, says has been very successful. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research Efforts Funded …

Organic Initiative Signup Extended

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS

The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has extended the application period for the new Organic Initiative. The 2009 Organic Initiative is a nationwide special initiative to provide financial assistance to National Organic Program (NOP) certified organic producers as well as producers in the process of transitioning to organic production. Alabama: Florida: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …

American Indian Program Delivery Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

The Alabama NRCS held an American Indian Program Delivery Initiative meeting earlier this week and State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett, says it was a great opportunity to inform the group about services available through the 2008 Farm Bill. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary …