Technical Committee Announces Final Rule

Randall Weiseman USDA-NRCS

NRCS Chief Arlen Lancaster recently announced the release of the interim final rule for State Technical Committees and is asking for public comments which will be used to help establish the committee policies. Public comments must be submitted by Jan. 26, 2009. USDA will then review and publish a final ruling. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle …

Conservation Efforts Successful

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS

With the color of choice lately seems to be green, farmers have been leading the way. Arlen Lancaster, Chief Officer of the Natural Resources Conservation Service explains. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida Senator …

AL NRCS Holding WRP Workshops

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama will be hosting at least two more workshops to inform landowners and Tribes about the Wetland Reserve Program, or WRP. To learn more about WRP or the upcoming workshops, click Here Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …

FL Developing a Conservation Plan

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

If you have been considering developing a conservation plan, then Florida’s Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist Carlos Suarez invites you to stop by your local NRCS office to learn how they can help your operation. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational …

Communication Critical to Conservation

Randall Weiseman USDA-NRCS

Communication is critical to conservation, according to USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service chief Arlen Lancaster. I spoke with Lancaster during the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasting annual meeting in Kansas City. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida …

Easements Protect Ag Land

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

The Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program, under USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, provides matching funds to help purchase development rights to keep productive farm and ranchland in agricultural uses. Bill Hughes with Alabama NRCS explains how the program creates conservation easements. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Ag Air Quality Task Force

Randall Weiseman USDA-NRCS

The issue of air quality has become increasingly important as more people move out to rural areas and challenge the rights of farmers and ranchers to do their jobs because they object to the odors associated with agricultural production and that is the reason for the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …

FL Building on WRP Success

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is looking forward to continuing its success with the Wetlands Reserve Program, according to State Conservationist Carlos Suarez. Listen to report: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef CouncilNovember 21, 2025Florida …

AL NRCS Taking EQIP Signups

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Sevice in Alabama is now taking applications for EQIP, as their Resources Conservationist John Curtis in Auburn said the batching period for 2009 money will be coming up in January. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …

Agricultural Air Quality Task Force Renewed

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, General, Livestock, Pork, Poultry, USDA-NRCS

The renewal of the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force will mean various experts in the fields of agriculture and air quality will be working together to look further into quality issues which have entered discussions across the U.S. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board provides support for cattle producers regardless of herd sizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion …