From time to time USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) holds batching signups for various programs. But, they want to remind producers and landowners that applications are accepted on a continuous basis for many of their programs. NRCS Chief Terry Cosby says that includes their popular Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). To learn more, contact your local USDA Service Center or go to the NRCS website. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® …
GCC, UGA Remind Growers About Annual Meeting in January
By Clint Thompson The Georgia Cotton Commission (GCC) and University of Georgia (UGA) Cotton Team remind producers about the annual Georgia Cotton Commission meeting, scheduled for Jan. 26, 2022, at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Camp Hand, UGA Extension cotton agronomist, is excited to meet with the state’s producers, especially after the event was …
CSP Signup in Florida Ends Dec. 10
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida wants to remind agricultural producers and forest landowners they are accepting applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). But the deadline to apply to be considered for funding in the current cycle is December 10, 2021. CSP is for working lands, including cropland, pastureland, rangeland, non-industrial forestland as well as tribal lands. The program helps producers …
Signup Deadline Announced for RCPP in Alabama
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama has announced they are now accepting applications for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) for the first batching date through January 3, 2022. In Alabama, the Nature Conservancy plans to reduce sedimentation, toxic pollution, nutrient runoff, and other stresses within several waterbodies in the Paint Rock, Big Canoe Creek, and Locust Fork watersheds. Implementing streambank restoration …
USDA-NRCS in Georgia Offers Various Conservation Practices
Legislation through the 2018 Farm Bill continues to provide support for conservation efforts for farmers and ranchers through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia. They offer financial and technical assistance through conservation practices, activities and enhancements to help make and maintain improvements on the land. Some of the programs available that can benefit operations across the state …
NRCS to Host Public Webinars on Funding Opportunities
The new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), otherwise known as the Build Back Better bill, is providing funding for watershed programs available through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). These programs are designed to help communities recover from the impacts of natural resources. These include the Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program, Watershed Rehabilitation Program and the Emergency Watershed Protection Program. Funding will be available …
USDA to Issue Final Pandemic Payments for Timber Harvesters and Haulers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will start issuing final pandemic assistance payments to timber harvesters and timber hauling businesses through the Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers (PATHH) program next week. Overall, $200 million will be provided to loggers and log trucking businesses who experienced a gross revenue loss of at least 10% during the period of Jan. 1 through Dec. …
Georgia State Conservationist Promotes EQIP
While USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia recently held a batching sign up for 2022 programs, they want to remind producers and landowners technical or financial assistance can be applied for year-round. Georgia State Conservationist Terrance O. Rudolph wants you to know that applications are accepted on a continuous basis, and this includes for their popular Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Rudolph said, …
USDA-NRCS in Alabama Encourages Producers to Contact Local Offices
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama recently held their first program batching deadline for Fiscal Year 2022 Conservation Easements and Financial Assistance Programs. But they want to remind eligible landowners and agricultural producers that continuous sign up is offered for many of their popular programs. NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Programs in Alabama, Steve Musser, encourages producers, no …
Florida State Conservationist Promoting EQIP
Many producers and landowners are familiar with the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). But some may not be familiar with all of the practices offered under EQIP. So, Florida State Conservationist Juan Hernandez, with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), wants you to know that EQIP applications are accepted on a continuous basis. Through EQIP, assistance is available to help producers and landowners plan and …