New USDA Conservation Partnership Program Receives Nearly 600 Initial Proposals

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From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said today that USDA’s new Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), which brings together businesses, tribes, communities and other non-government partners to invest in conservation efforts, has drawn an overwhelming response from partners across the nation. Nearly 5,000 organizations partnered together to submit nearly 600 pre-proposals …

Alabama Landowner Honored for Longleaf Pine Restoration Work

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An event took place last week in Washington D.C. marking the 5th anniversary of America’s Longleaf Restoration Initiative. And during that event, Alabama landowner Salem Saloom was honored for his work with longleaf pine restoration. Download Audio And Dr. Saloom talks even more about efforts to restore the longleaf pine across the Southeast… Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …

Hoping to Involve More Landowners in Longleaf Pine Restoration

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During last week’s event recognizing the 5th anniversary of the Longleaf Restoration Initiative, some were asking what it would take to get more landowners across the Southeast involved in planting longleaf pines. Download Audio To learn more about the NRCS Longleaf Pine Initiative click here. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …

August Alabama Wildlife School to Be Held in Bibb County

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From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama: Auburn, Ala, July 18, 2014 – The Alabama Association of Conservation Districts’ Forestry and Wildlife Committee will host a Forestry and Wildlife School, on August 21-22, 2014, at the National Guard Armory, 133 Walnut Street, Brent, Alabama. The targeted audience includes landowners and land managers interested in improving wildlife habitat and timber …

Growing Blueberries at Brooksville Ridge in Florida

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From USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida: GAINESVILLE, Fla., July 18, 2014—Blueberries were not a trendy super food when MaryAnn Stein first heard about growing them in Florida 30-years ago at a cocktail party. But she remembers being very interested. After raising two children and working an office job, with a degree in anthropology and no experience in agriculture, …

Alabama RC&D Involved in Many Areas

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Mike Roden with the Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils says they help people in many areas of their state. Download Audio To learn more go to their website at www.aarcd.net. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

NRCS Continues to Reenroll Expiring CSP Contracts

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USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service reminds landowners who signed up in the Conservation Stewardship Program in 2010, those contracts are about to expire and they encourage re-enrollment. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Alabama NRCS Helping New and Beginning Farmers

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Alabama acting State Conservationist Ben Malone with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, has a reminder that funds are available to assist new and beginning farmers and ranchers in helping them develop and maintain economic viability in their farm operations. Download Audio Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024