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
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …
Alabama AACD Working to Protect the Land
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, …
USDA Seeking Comments on EQIP
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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle …
Southeast AgNet This Week: Beef Checkoff; Conservation Programs
Today’s issue of Southeast AgNet This Week contains new information on the beef checkoff and conservation programs. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida …
Record Corn Yields in Georgia
First-generation farmer Randy Dowdy of Valdosta, Georgia has set a new world corn yield record. Cindy Zimmerman has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
FSA Announces New Yield Data for Safety Net Calculations
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Dec. 22, 2014 — U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini today offered farmers new information to update program payment yields that will help them better select protections offered by the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role …
US Sugar Christmas Food Project
U.S. SUGAR CHRISTMAS FOOD PROJECT DISTRIBUTED 4100 BAGS OF SUGAR AND NEARLY 2500 TURKEYS Clewiston, FL – December 22, 2014–U.S. Sugar executives and Human Resources personnel distributed Christmas gifts of 4100 bags of sugar and 2468 turkeys to its employees, local law enforcement and city and county support staff as well as local church and charity organizations. “What began as …
Good Conservation is About Helping Farmers Succeed
Jason Weller, Chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, says helping farmers practice good conservation is not just about improving soil and water but about improving the farmer’s bottom line. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of …
Comments Being Accepted on Conservation Programs
There are some proposed changes for USDA’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Conservation Stewardship Program, and producers are being invited to make public comments on both. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …