The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is taking part of the nationwide effort to educate farmers and ranchers about the positive impact Soil Health Management Systems can have on both productivity and conservation. And Alabama NRCS State Conservationist Dr. Bill Puckett says the effort is a long-term one. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers …
Florida Farmers Have Until February 21 for Seasonal High Tunnel Funding
Florida farmers have until February 21, 2014, to take advantage of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service additional signup opportunity for the Seasonal High Tunnel Initiative. Jeff Casey with JG Ranch, in Brooksville, Florida, explains how high tunnels have worked for them. Download Audio For more info on Seasonal High Tunnels visit with your local USDA service center. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Santa Rosa County Now Included in Gulf of Mexico Initiative
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 Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida …
Soil Health Practices Can Have Positive Impacts on Farm Land
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 Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
CSP Enrollment Ends This Friday
Tyron Spearman reminds landowners that signup for the Conservation Stewardship Program ends this Friday. 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 Cattle Enhancement Board Funding Crucial For Forage …
Soil Health Often Taken for Granted
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 Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune …
Florida Dairy Farmer Pleased with Results from Gulf of Mexico Initiative
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
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 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 …
Additional NRCS Funding Opportunity Available for Florida Farmers
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
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 Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages …