Florida Farmers Have Until February 21 to Signup for Special Initiatives

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, USDA-NRCS

Florida farmers and ranchers have until this Friday, February 21, to apply for special conservation initiatives through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. One of those initiatives is the Gulf of Mexico Initiative, as Santa Rosa County farmer Mickey Diamond explains just some of the practices it covers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

NRCS Accepting CIG Pre-Proposals

Randall Weiseman General, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for pre-proposals for Conservation Innovation Grants. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Florida Producers Could Gain Valuable Information at Cover Crop Forum

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Florida NRCS State Agronomist Mimi Williams explains what producers could gain from attending next week’s Forum on Cover Crops and Soil Health. Download Audio For more specifics and to secure a spot contact Mimi Williams at 352-338-9544. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Farmers Encouraged to Take a Closer Look at Their Soil

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

Charles Holmes, farmer and Alabama board of director for the National Association of Conservation Districts, says that Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Health Initiative has been an eye opening experience for him. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

US Sugar statement on Judge Rejecting Audubon Permit Challenge

Dan Florida, General, Industry News Release, Sugar

US Sugar statement on recent court ruling re. Works of the District permits CLEWISTON, FL – Feb. 11, 2014 ¬– We are pleased that the courts have again recognized that sugar farmers in the Everglades Agricultural Area are meeting their requirements in cleaning the water leaving their farms. Judge Canter has affirmed that EAA farmers have succeeded in not only …

Cover Crop Forum on Building Soil Health

Randall Weiseman Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, Fruits, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Florida farmers, ranchers, researchers, agricultural business operators and conservationists are invited to participate in a forum on cover crops and soil health on Tuesday, February 18th at the USDA training room in Gainesville, Florida. Download Audio For more specifics and to secure a spot contact Mimi Williams at 352-338-9544. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …

Alabama Soil Health Initiative is a Long-Term Effort

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Corn, Cotton, Field Crops, Fruits, Livestock, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is taking part of the nationwide effort to educate farmers and ranchers about the positive impact Soil Health Management Systems can have on both productivity and conservation. And Alabama NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says the effort is a long-term one. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture …

Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy

Dan Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

WASHINGTON – Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement today after President Obama signed the Agricultural Act of 2014 into law. “The amazing reality about farm bills is that they reflect the times in which we live. They are reviewed, written, debated, and reauthorized nearly every five years. Today our concerns are rightly placed on reducing the size and cost of the federal …

Florida Farmers Have Until February 21 for Seasonal High Tunnel Funding

Randall Weiseman Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables, Weather

Florida farmers have until February 21, 2014, to take advantage of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service additional signup opportunity for the Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative. Jeff Casey with JG Ranch, in Brooksville, Florida, explains how high tunnels have worked for them. Download Audio For more info on Seasonal High Tunnels visit with your local USDA service center. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …

Statement by Secretary Vilsack on Passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014

Dan Alabama, Aquaculture, Beef, Cattle, Citrus, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Energy, Equine, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Peanuts, Pork, Poultry, Seeds, Sheep-Goats, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2014—Secretary Vilsack made the following statement on passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014: “Today’s action will allow the proud men and women who feed millions around the world to invest confidently in the future. Our communities will have additional support to attract new economic opportunity and create jobs. During difficult times, children, working families, seniors and …