Santa Rosa County Now Included in Gulf of Mexico Initiative

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, USDA-NRCS

The additional signup for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Gulf of Mexico initiative also includes an additional county. Santa Rosa County farmer Mickey Diamond has worked with Florida NRCS in the past, and is excited to be included in the Gulf of Mexico Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley …

Soil Health Practices Can Have Positive Impacts on Farm Land

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Forestry, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

The goal of USDA’s Soil Health Initiative is to encourage more producers to implement practices to make soil healthier. Alabama NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett gives an illustration to better explain the implications soil health can have on farm land. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get …

CSP Enrollment Ends This Friday

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Tyron Spearman reminds landowners that signup for the Conservation Stewardship Program ends this Friday. 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage …

Soil Health Often Taken for Granted

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Charles Holmes, Alabama board of director for the National Association of Conservation Districts, says USDA’s Soil Health Initiative is helping him and others get back to basics with the assistance of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every …

Florida Dairy Farmer Pleased with Results from Gulf of Mexico Initiative

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Florida farmers located in the Escambia River and Middle Suwannee River Area watersheds have until February 21, 2014, to apply for 2014 funding for USDA’s Gulf of Mexico Initiative. Escambia County dairy farmer Brent Yoder has taken part in the Natural Resources Conservation program in the past and says that the implemented practices have been beneficial to the environment and …

Farmers Have Until February 7 to Signup for CSP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Alabama Resource Conservationist John Curtis reminds producers of the extended deadline to apply for USDA’s Conservation Stewardship Program funding for 2014. 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 …

Additional NRCS Funding Opportunity Available for Florida Farmers

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Energy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, Fruits, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

GAINESVILLE, FL., Jan.21, 2014–The 2008 Farm Bill was recently granted a short extension by Congress. This extension allows the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida to give farmers and ranchers an additional opportunity to improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve forest lands, conserve energy, enhance organic operations, and achieve other environmental benefits. Download Audio Sponsored …

USDA’s StrikeForce Initiative Proven to be Successful

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s StrikeForce Initiative continues to be successful in its efforts to promote American agriculture and create economic opportunity in rural communities. Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller gives more details about the StrikeForce efforts in states such as Alabama. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity To Highlight Difficult Farming SubjectMarch 20, 2026Valley Helps Growers Get The …

Conservation Stewardship Program Extended

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

John Curtis, resource conservationist with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama reminds growers that they have a little more time to signup for the Conservation Stewardship Program. 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 …

Valentine’s Day Deadline for Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program

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

Applications are due Valentine’s Day for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP)to help Florida farmers and ranchers keep their land in agricultural production. Robert Christianson, director of strategic planning and administrative services with the St Johns Water Management District, explains how FRPP has helped them reach their conservation goals. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provided Opportunity …