by Renee Bodine, NRCS Bill Barnhill recalls the days when a robust quail population brought hunters to Florida’s panhandle for national field trials. Since then, the species has declined 85 percent in the United States, according to some estimates. So when he hosted a quail habitat workshop recently, it was no surprise when 100 people crowded into his hunting lodge …
ACEP Easements Available in Alabama
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants producers in two counties to know that May 31 is the deadline to apply for wetland reserve easement through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, …
Florida Nursery Owners Reminded of Nearing Deadline
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida reminds nursery owners in six counties that May 20 is the deadline to apply for financial and technical assistance to install water conservation practices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Alabama NRCS Seeks Proposals to Protect and Restore Wetlands
Collectively nationwide, NRCS easement programs help productive farm, ranch and grasslands continue in agricultural production and protect the nation’s critical farmland, wetlands and grasslands. And in Alabama, those interested in submitting proposals for possible funding have until May 16 through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, …
Florida NRCS Seeks Proposals to Protect and Restore Wetlands
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind eligible conservation partners that May 16 is the deadline to apply for funding to help leverage local investments in providing technical and financial resources for wetland protection and improvements on private and Tribal agricultural lands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers …
Florida Signup Deadline for Conservation Easements is May 11
Applications are being accepted by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida until May 11 for Agricultural Land Easements. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay 22, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
Grazing Pilot Announced for Alabama
Livestock producers in Alabama’s Black Belt region are being encouraged to sign up for a new pilot program through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage DevelopmentMay …
Conservation Innovation Grant Proposals due May 10
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind those interested that up to $20 million in competitive grants through the Conservation Innovation Grants program are available. But applications for CIG projects are due by May 10. Download Audio
RCPP Funding Proposals due May 10
It was announced back in March that up to $260 million was being made available nationwide for partner proposals through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). But here’s a reminder those pre-proposals are due next Tuesday, May 10. Download Audio
Improving the Soil Health in Alabama Grazing Lands
Efforts are underway to help improve the soil health in grazing lands. And Eddie Jolley, conservation agronomist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, is encouraging owners of grazing land in Alabama to think about soil health. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida …