USDA’s StrikeForce Initiative continues to be successful in its efforts to promote American agriculture and create economic opportunity in rural communities. Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller gives more details about the StrikeForce efforts in states such as Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …
Conservation Stewardship Program Extended
John Curtis, resource conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama reminds growers that they have a little more time to signup for the Conservation Stewardship Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
USDA Announces Cotton Board Appointments
From The Cotton Board: (MEMPHIS, TN) – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the appointment of 17 members and 17 alternates to The Cotton Board. The Cotton Board is appointed by the Secretary to oversee the Cotton Research & Promotion Program. All appointees will serve Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …
Valentine’s Day Deadline for Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program
Applications are due Valentine’s Day for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP)to help Florida farmers and ranchers keep their land in agricultural production. Robert Christianson, director of strategic planning and administrative services with the St Johns Water Management District, explains how FRPP has helped them reach their conservation goals. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …
Farmers Have More Time to Signup for Conservation Stewardship Program
Producers interested in signing up for USDA’s Conservation Stewardship Program have a little more time to do so, as that signup period for 2014 funding has been extended to February 7th, 2014. Alabama – John Curtis: Download Audio Florida – Odessa Armstrong: Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …
Turner Named Interim University of Florida/IFAS Dean of Agricultural and Life Sciences
From the University of Florida/IFAS: GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Elaine Turner, senior associate dean of the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, has been appointed interim dean for the college, said Jack Payne, senior vice president of agriculture and natural resources. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …
Still Time to Signup for USDA’s Conservation Stewardship Program
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service reminds producers that the Conservation Stewardship Program is currently open for new enrollments. Florida NRCS District Conservationist Chris Menhennet gives the details on how to apply. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
NRCS Offering Assistance to Forest Landowners Seeking CAP Plans
Tim Albritton, Alabama state forester with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, says forest landowners have an opportunity to receive assistance with their conservation activity plans. Download Audio Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Clean Management Review for Beef Board
From the Cattlemen’s Beef Board: A management review of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) by the Livestock, Poultry and Seed Program of USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) verified that the Beef Board is operating within the provisions of the Beef Promotion and Research Act and Order and in line with all applicable Federal laws, regulations and policies. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata …
USDA Makes Flexibilities in National School Lunch Program
USDA Makes Permanent Meat and Grain Serving Flexibilities in National School Lunch Program WASHINGTON, January 2, 2014 – Agriculture Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon today announced that USDA is making permanent the current flexibility that allows schools to serve larger portions of lean protein and whole grains at mealtime. “Earlier this school year, USDA made Sponsored …