NRCS Helps Limited Resources Farmers

Randall Weiseman General, USDA-NRCS

Arlen Lancaster, chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, says USDA’s 2007 Farm Bill proposals expand upon what they are already doing to help limited resources farmers. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Provides Funding for FRPP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service offers the Farm and Ranch Land Protection program, which also has received matching funds in Alabama to help keep productive farmland in agriculture usage.  Report (1:15 wma)  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FRPP Proposals Sought

Randall Weiseman General, USDA-NRCS

Nearly $70 million is available to protect agricultural land nationwide through the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP) in fiscal year 2007. NRCS will accept proposals through April 27 from state, federally recognized tribes and local governments and non-governmental organizations interested in working together to acquire conservation easements. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata …

AL Watering Facilities for Livestock

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Installing new watering facilities for your livestock is something your local Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service office can help you with.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

President Talks to Cattlemen

Randall Weiseman Cattle, General, USDA-NRCS

Speaking to cattle producers on Wednesday, President Bush discussed a number of issues, including trade and taxes. The president also talked about the 2007 Farm Bill and the administration’s proposal which includes increased funding for conservation programs. Read the president’s full remarks to the NCBA Spring Legislative Conference. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers …

Alabama Watershed Assessment

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

During the next several months, local soil and water conservation districts will be conducting a Watershed Assessment to identify problems and potential solutions in watersheds throughout the state, according to the Alabama USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Good Farm Bill Position for Administration

Randall Weiseman General, USDA-NRCS

A 2007 Farm Bill proposal that includes increased conservation funding and increased support for specialty crop farmers has given the Bush administration a good position on Capitol Hill Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Lack of Appropriations Budget Challenges Conservation

Randall Weiseman General, USDA-NRCS

Officials with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service are being challenged to provide good technical assistance for producers while running conservation programs on a continuing resolution, but they are meeting the challenge. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Cattlemen Urged to Comment on Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

Last week cattle producers in Florida were urged to get involved in the comment period concerning the new farm bill.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL Holding Certified Burn Course

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s NRCS in Alabama will be holding another Certified Burn Management course this summer. Report (1:00 wma) Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024