From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service: YAZOO CITY, Miss., Feb. 6, 2015 – A newly released study says the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) effort to create habitat on private lands for migratory birds following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill has provided significant benefits to ducks, geese and other birds. The independent study conducted by Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …
Florida Farmers Using National Water Quality Initiative
One of the many programs available through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is the National Water Quality Initiative. George Johnson, a district conservationist in Florida, talks about the initiative and how it has been implemented for farmers he has worked with. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober …
Alabama Producer Benefits from USDA Programs
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack held a media conference call Thursday to provide a one-year progress report on the implementation of the 2014 Farm Bill which was signed by President Barack Obama on February 7, 2014. One of the featured guests on the call was Edgar Pruitt, an Alabama farmer who has worked with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama …
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. But that comment period ends next week on February 10th. To make a comment go to www.regulations.gov. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
RCPP Funds Helping Partnership Efforts in Florida
Roney Gutierrez with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida says they will be working with various partners on the new projects that were funded in their state through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
RCPP Promoting Partnerships in Alabama
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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
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 ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, …