Producers eligible for the latest Conservation Security Program sign up now have an extra two weeks to do so, according to USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service chief Arlen Lancaster. In Florida and Alabama, producers within the Upper and Lower Choctawhatchee River watershed are eligible to participate in the CSP signup. Read more here. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
AL Proud of Dee River Ranch
Many people are familiar with Dee River Ranch in Aliceville, Alabama and were proud to hear Annie & Mike Dee were the recipients of the 2008 NRCS Excellence in Conservation Award.Ă‚Â Mike talks about their operation and we also hear from Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, just one of thoseĂ‚Â happy to seeĂ‚Â Dee River Ranch receive this award.Ă‚Â ReportĂ‚Â …
AL Ranch Receives Highest NRCS Award
Montgomery, Alabama was the setting for the presentation of the 2008 Excellence in Conservation Award as this year’s recipients were Mike & Annie Dee of Dee River Ranch in Aliceville. Pictured (l-r) are Richard Coombe, NRCS Regional Assistant Chief for the East, Mike Dee, Annie Dee, and USDA Under-Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Gary Mast. Interview with Mike Dee …
FL CSP Signup Continues
The sign-up period for the Conservation Security program continues through May16th, as a special meeting was held in Chipley, Florida this week letting land owners in that area know more about the program which involves the Choctawhatchie Watershed. ReportĂ‚Â (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle …
Florida CSP Workshop Tuesday
Agriculture producers in parts of Bay, Jackson, Holmes, Walton and Washington counties could be eligible for payments from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service under the Conservation Security Program. Landowners in that area learn can more about the program during a workshop at the Washington County Ag Center April 29 at 7 pm. Report (1:00 mp3) Florida Conservation Security Program specialist …
Preserving Cultural Resources
Preservation of natural resources includes preserving historic cultural resources as well according to Teresa Paglione, cultural resources specialist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members …
FL NRCS Helps Small Specialty Crop Growers
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida is helping small specialty crop farmers become more efficient. One small grape grower on the Florida panhandle has been nominated for the Lloyd Wright small farmer award since she consulted with NRCS. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important …
Web Soil Survey in Alabama
Finding out about soils in a particular area is just a click away with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service on-line Web Soil Survey (WSS), according to Alabama NRCS GIS specialist Rich Zellmer. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment …
Conservation Means Every Day is Earth Day
As we celebrate Earth Day this week, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service chief Arlen Lancaster notes the contributions that agricultural producers make to the environment across this land with the help of NRCS. Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, …
AL CSP Sign-up Begins Friday
The Conservation Security Program Signup starts this Friday, April 18th, and the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service will be holding workshops for landowners in the areaĂ‚Â of this years signup. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember 12, 2025Commitment From Florida Cattle …