The Department of Agriculture has celebrated the one-year anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. And several of its successes lay within the realm of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
AL NRCS Promoting Organic Cattle Production
While details of the final regulation regarding access to pasture for organic livestock operations were issued this week, Dr. Bill Puckett with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama said this is a new program they were promoting at last week’s Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Convention and invites producers to learn more about it. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember …
High Tunnels Extends the Growers Market Opportunity
As the market for locally grown produce continues to grow, Ken Morgan, Program Specialist with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, says USDA is continuing their efforts in assisting farmers in meeting the demand. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Organic Production Now a Part of EQIP
As organic production has become more popular over the past few years, Dr. Bill Puckett, Alabama NRCS State Conservationist, says it is also one that they have become more familiar with. Download Audio Sign-up deadline for 2010 funding of the organic initiative is March 12. For more information visit the AL NRCS website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed …
NRCS Organics Initiative
Organic farming is one of the fastest growing segments in the U.S. And the Natural Resources Conservation Service is assisting those farmers through the 2010 Organic Initiative. AL – Steve Musser: Download Audio FL – Ken Morgan: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
High Tunnels Have a Multitude of Benefits for Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is encouraging growers to participate in the ‘Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food’ initiative’s new pilot project for establishment of high tunnels. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Upcoming Cutoff for 3 AL NRCS Programs
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind landowners that this Friday, January 29 is the cutoff date for three popular Farm Bill Programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
GA Farm Represents Region II for National Award
One event that will take place this Thursday night at the 2010 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas will be the 2009 National Environmental Stewardship Award ceremony. Download Audio And for those interested in next year’s event, applications are currently being taken for the 2010 award. For more information or to nominate a cattle operation …
AL NRCS River Cane Project
David Elliot, Alabama NRCS tribal liaison to the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe, says their partnership with the tribal communities has proven to be a great asset and they are very proud of what they have been able to accomplish. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …
FL NRCS Working with Agriculture Entities to Improve Water Quality
As the the issue of water quality heats up in Florida with EPA’s new nutrient standards, the agricultural community continues their water efforts. As Terri Bates, assistant deputy executive director of the SouthFlorida Water Management District, says they have been working with the Florida Department of Agriculture and the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service to develop Best Management Practices for …