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 Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, …
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 Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research …
May is Wetlands Month
May is Wetlands Month, a time to recognize a very important part of Florida’s landscape. Florida State Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Russel Morgan and Assistant Research Biologist with the Archbold Biological Station, Betsie Rothermel, talk about the importance of programs, such as those included in the Agricultural Conservation Easements Program, in restoring and conserving them. Download Audio …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 9
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida 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 …
NRCS Working with Partners to Aid in Storm Recovery
Parts of the Southeast suffered serious damage from the recent storm that trounced across much of the nation. Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Jason Weller, notes that although they are not a disaster response agency, they can help those affected recover, with programs such as the Emergency Watershed Protection Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides …
NRCS Chief on Disaster Follow-up
One of the speakers today during the National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s Washington Watch, was USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller. Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper was able to ask him how NRCS will be involved after the recent storms which spawned tornadoes in North Alabama and left flooding issues in South Alabama and across parts of Florida. He …
New Farm Bill Program Pays for Conservation Easements in Florida
Landowners in Florida have until June 6, 2014 to apply for the Natural Resources Conservation Service new Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Florida NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Easements, Roney Guiterez, says the streamlined programs are thanks to the new 2014 Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle …
NRCS Announces Signup for Conservation Easement Program in Alabama
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is currently accepting applications for its new Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Alabama NRCS Easements Coordinator Jason Gardner says applications are being accepted until May 30, 2014. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …
Alabama NRCS Working to Assist Those Affected by Severe Weather
The recent severe weather brought two different types of havoc to the state of Alabama, and Dr. Bill Puckett, Alabama state conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, explains how they are working to assist with both disasters. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into …
Alabama Farmers Can Signup for Gulf of Mexico Initiative
Alabama NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis says more areas in the state are now eligible for USDA’s Gulf of Mexico Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement BoardMay 29, 2026Florida …