Gainesville, FL.– Florida’s pollinators are in trouble. City sprawl is overtaking their habitat, threatening wildflowers and ecosystems, along with the state’s agricultural industry. And now farmers and ranchers can get technical and financial assistance to help. The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is funding $300,000 in Florida through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program to promote conservation practices that help reverse …
AgNet This Week: Ag Appropriations; Crop Insurance Deadline
This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features reports regarding the ag appropriations bill, the upcoming crop insurance deadline and much more. To learn more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida …
Florida Farmers Eligible for Gulf of Mexico Initiative
NRCS Chief Jason Weller, explains the importance of the Gulf of Mexico Initiative. Download Audio Florida farmers and ranchers in the Escambia River or Middle Suwannee River Area watersheds may be eligible for financial assistance through the initiative. The deadline to apply is July 18, 2014 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley …
Alabama NRCS Accepting Applications for RCPP
There is a new program available for entities interested in assisting with conservation efforts. Steve Musser, program manager for the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama, explains. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …
Alabama Hosting National RC&D Conference
The 2014 National Conference of the National Association of Resource Conservation and Development is taking place in Mobile, Alabama this week. The event started Sunday and runs through Wednesday at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel. Over 300 folks from across the country are in attendance and they were able to hear from USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason …
New Era of Conservation with Regional Conservation Partnership Program
The new Regional Conservation Partnership Program will focus on eight critical conservation areas, including the Longleaf Pine Range in the Southeastern U.S. Download Audio USDA is now accepting proposals for the program with pre-proposals due July 14, and full proposals due September 26. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get …
USDA Video: Venture Conservationist -USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program
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Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Helps Ag Lands & Wetlands
Alabama NRCS Easements Coordinator Jason Gardner explains how the new Agricultural Conservation Easement Program can assist conserve agricultural lands and wetlands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida …
New Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Helps Family Farms
The 2014 Farm Bill streamlines conservation programs, an action that Florida NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Easements Roney Guiterez says still maintains their objective of helping farmers help the land. Download Audio Florida landowners have until June 6, 2014 to apply for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, …
AgNet This Week: Waters of the U.S., RFS Update; Peanut Plantings
This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features updates from USDA and EPA officials on the RFS and the proposed “Waters of the U.S.” rule and much more. To learn more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most …