Alabama Producers Reminded to Comment on EQIP Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Assistant State Conservationist for Programs with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama , Steve Musser, says the Environmental Quality Incentives Program has been their flagship program in the past few farm bills. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Producers Reminded to Comment on CSP and EQIP

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind producers that comment periods continue for both the Conservation Stewardship Program interim rule and the new rule published outlining improvements for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

With Freezing Weather Approaching, Updated “My Florida Farm Weather” Gives Producers Live Updates on Frost/Freeze Warnings

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Florida, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Specialty Crops, Weather

From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With freezing weather approaching North and Central Florida, agricultural producers across the state will now be able to obtain frost/freeze forecasts and crop protection recommendations through the updated “My Florida Farm Weather” website. The program, developed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in partnership with …

Bayer CropScience Announces Guy Collins as 2015 Extension Cotton Specialist of the Year

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release

From Bayer CropScience: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (January 6, 2015) – Guy Collins, Ph.D., Extension associate professor for cotton at North Carolina State University, is the 2015 Extension Cotton Specialist of the Year. Collins received the award at the Extension Cotton Specialist dinner and banquet on Jan. 6 during the 2015 Beltwide Cotton Conferences in San Antonio. The annual award and …

Adam Putnam Officially Begins Another Term

Dan Florida, General, Industry News Release, Industry Videos-Promoting Agriculture

Like his counterparts in many other states, Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner officially begins his next term of service this week. In this video posted to the Florida Department of Agricutlure website, Putnam discusses his coming term and some of the issues that continue to challenge the state and its agriculture industries. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …

USDA Extends Public Comment Period for CSP Interim Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has extended the public comment period on the Conservation Stewardship Program interim rule to January 20, 2015. In a news release, NRCS Chief Jason Weller said “This extension will provide stakeholders with additional time to comment on the CSP interim rule. At nearly 70 million acres, CSP is the Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …

Florida Lawmakers Look at 5-Year Plan for Land, Water Money

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, Industry News Release, Water

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By JIM TURNER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, December 29, 2014………. Florida lawmakers might lay out future water and land preservation efforts in a 5-year plan updated annually, similar to how transportation projects are prioritized. The proposal will go before lawmakers during committee weeks leading up to the 2015 legislative session, which starts in March. Sponsored …

Florida NRCS Archaeologist Works with Local Offices

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

Dr. Shannon Dunn, cultural resources specialist/archaeologist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, explains how she works with local NRCS offices across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Alabama AACD Working to Protect the Land

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, USDA-NRCS

President of the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts, Laslie Hall from Hope Hull, Alabama talks about the importance of soil health and protecting the land. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA Seeking Comments on EQIP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, USDA-NRCS

USDA is seeking public comment on how it intends to improve the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, or EQIP, one of USDA’s largest conservation programs. The changes are intended to Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024