Steve Musser with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama talks about how partnerships through the new Regional Conservation Partnership Program will help fund projects that will have impact in Alabama’s conservation efforts. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril …
USDA Accepting Applications for Conservation Stewardship Program
Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners are urged to submit applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program by February 27, 2015 to ensure they are considered for this year’s funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Georgia Peanut Commission Research Report Day set for February 11
From the Georgia Peanut Commission: The Georgia Peanut Commission will hold the annual Research Report Day, Feb. 11, 2015, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the National Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory (NESPAL), located on the University of Georgia Tifton campus at 2360 Rainwater Road, Tifton, Ga. 31793. The event provides growers and industry representatives an opportunity to hear the latest …
NACD Annual Meeting Underway in New Orleans
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) kicked off its Annual Meeting Sunday in New Orleans, Louisiana with folks from across the country attending. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark …
Dean Proposes Putting Conservation Money in One Pot
By JIM TURNER THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, January 30, 2015………. Money that Florida voters want to use for land and water conservation efforts would go into a single trust fund under a new Senate proposal, but lawmakers are still weeks away from deciding how they will use the money. Sen. Charlie Dean, an Inverness Republican who …
New “Fresh From Florida” Ad Campaign Starts Monday
From the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A new advertising campaign featuring a variety of “Fresh From Florida” produce and seafood kicks off Monday. Icon Signs Auckland will be instrumental in bringing this campaign to life with their expertise in high-quality signage and visual solutions. Their innovative designs and attention to detail will help ensure …
EPA Announces Voluntary Cancellation of Certain Methomyl Uses
From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: WASHINGTON—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the manufacturers of the insecticide methomyl have agreed to cancel some uses and limit use on certain crops to reduce risks to drinking water. From 1995 to 2013, exposure from food to carbamates, which Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, …
UF/IFAS 3rd-Annual Photo Contest
With more than 40 entries so far, this year is shaping up to be the biggest contest yet. You are invited to submit photographs that capture a moment, landscape, product or service that represents the agricultural systems and ecosystems in which they live or work. Contest categories are: Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …
RCPP Funding Longleaf Restoration Initiative in Alabama
One of the three projects that will be funded in Alabama through the new Regional Conservation Partnership Program involves creating a sustainable working forest comprised of native longleaf pine. Steve Musser with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama says this is a project that will provide environmental and economic benefits. Download Audio More information is available on the Alabama …
RCPP Funds Allow Florida to Work with Other States
Roney Gutierrez, assistant State Conservationist for easements with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, provides more information about projects which received funding through the new Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Download Audio To learn about technical and financial assistance available through conservation programs, visit the Florida NRCS website. Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …