USDA Announces Funding for Conservation Projects

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, USDA-NRCS, Water

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that 115 high-impact projects across all 50 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico will receive more than $370 million in federal funding as part of the new USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, …

Spotlight on Investments in Conservation

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, USDA-NRCS

A mid-week announcement by the Agriculture Secretary will show how partnerships could lead to greater investments in conservation. Rod Bain has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Funds Restore Longleaf Pine, Endangered Species Habitat

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

This coming Friday, January 16, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will unveil a new project to save and protect Florida’s threatened and endangered species through restoration of dwindling habitat. The event will start at 1:30 p.m. at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Farris Bryant Building, room 272, 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399. Download Audio …

Explaining the National Water Quality Initiative

Randall Weiseman General, USDA-NRCS, Water

While you may have heard of the National Water Quality Initiative, it could be a program you aren’t really familiar with. So Meghan Wilson with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service explains how it is a water conservation initiative that focuses on both water quality improvement as well as partnerships. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture …

A History of USDA Efforts in Soil Health

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, USDA-NRCS

We’ve told you this week marks the beginning of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s celebration of the International Year of Soils, which was actually designated by the United Nation’s General Assembly. And while you may be aware of USDA’s soil conservation efforts since the Dust Bowl, Rod Bain reports that this emphasis actually goes back to the start of the …

Alabama Producers Reminded to Comment on EQIP Rule

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

Assistant State Conservationist for Programs with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama , Steve Musser, says the Environmental Quality Incentives Program has been their flagship program in the past few farm bills. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Florida Producers Reminded to Comment on CSP and EQIP

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida wants to remind producers that comment periods continue for both the Conservation Stewardship Program interim rule and the new rule published outlining improvements for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

USDA Extends Public Comment Period for CSP Interim Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has extended the public comment period on the Conservation Stewardship Program interim rule to January 20, 2015. In a news release, NRCS Chief Jason Weller said “This extension will provide stakeholders with additional time to comment on the CSP interim rule. At nearly 70 million acres, CSP is the Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …

Florida NRCS Archaeologist Works with Local Offices

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

Dr. Shannon Dunn, cultural resources specialist/archaeologist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, explains how she works with local NRCS offices across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024