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The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Georgia (NRCS-GA) has announced a sign-up for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for fiscal year 2025. To be considered for the upcoming fiscal year’s funding pool, applications must be submitted by October 25, 2024. “ACEP is an effective tool for landowners and eligible entities to conserve, restore and protect our nation’s wetlands, productive agricultural lands and …
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida (NRCS-FL) is now accepting applications for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). While NRCS accepts RCPP applications year-round, Florida producers and landowners should apply by November 1, 2024, to be considered for funding in the FY2025 current cycle. Through RCPP, NRCS co-invests with partners to implement projects that demonstrate innovative solutions to conservation challenges and …
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama (NRCS-AL) has announced the deadline for the Fiscal Year 2025 Farm Bill Easement signup through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) is October 4, 2024. A second signup deadline is set for December 20, 2024, if funds remain after the initial period. The programs available through ACEP-are the Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE) and Agricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE). ACEP-WRE easements provide habitat …
By Clint Thompson This week’s Georgia Peanut Tour is providing the Georgia Peanut Commission and University of Georgia (UGA) Peanut Team another opportunity to educate about peanuts while promoting Georgia’s crop. The tour, which is based out of Americus, Georgia, began on Tuesday with a Hot Topics seminar and will conclude on Thursday with stops throughout Southwest Georgia. It has …
Some producers have concerns about the EID rule and how it will impact their cattle business. Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs at National Cattlemen’s Beef Association explains the rule. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that funding from the Inflation Reduction Act is being used for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for fiscal year 2025.? The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) accepts applications year-round for ACEP Agricultural Land Easements (ACEP-ALE) and Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE). But, interested producers, landowners, and partners should apply by the next two ranking dates, …
The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) is getting ready for a special year with October Beef Month. I visited with Josie Jones to learn more about the upcoming festivities. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman GeneticsMay 15, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) are giving strong support for the Endangered Species Act Amendments Act of 2024, introduced by Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA) and Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR). This legislation would reform the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to provide more timely conservation efforts on America’s rangeland. PLC Executive Director and NCBA Executive Director of …
Landowners across the Southeast are invited to the Southeast Region Farmers and Landowners Conservation and Outreach Conference. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia, in collaboration with McIntosh S.E.E.D., are hosting this free indoor/outdoor event Thursday, September 19th in Brunswick, Georgia. Discussions about renewing forestry and agriculture with climate smart and sustainable conservation will take place. Some of the topics and presentations include: …
The U.S. Meat Export Federation recently took a group of livestock producers to Japan to see international beef promotion, first hand. Cattleman and Georgia Beef Board member, Robert Fountain, shares details about the trip in a phone interview from Japan. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding to Enhance Brahman …
