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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB …

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

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 ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025

Alabama Fish Pond Management

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

Small fish ponds are big in Alabama and according to the Alabama USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, properly managed ponds provide excellent recreational opportunities. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term …

Terrace Maintenance

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

Farm terraces are an important component of conservation farming but keeping them operating properly requires good maintenance, according to the Alabama USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …

USDA Conservation Farm Bill Proposals Well Received

Randall Weiseman General, USDA-NRCS

It’s been over a month now since the administration’s proposal for the 2007 farm bill was unveiled and USDA director of Legislative and Public affairs for the Natural Resources Conservation service Doug McKalip says response to the conservation provisions in the proposal has been very positive. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober …

AL Fish Pond Management

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

Maintenance of ponds is very important, especially at this time of the year. Information about what to do is available through the Alabama USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Unique Opportunity For Applied ResearchOctober 24, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …