The NRCS’s Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program is a voluntary program that allows land owners to improve and protect wildlife habitats by providing technical and financial assistance. But you may not know how to get started; Jim Shrenkel a wildlife biologist has a few ideas. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring …
FL Sod BMP’s Save Money, Water
Florida sod producers now have a Best Management Practices program and a recent field day near New Smyrna Beach showed off what it can mean for conservation and water savings on Florida sod farms. The Florida office of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is a good place to start for producers looking for more information. Hear more in this report. …
Florida NRCS Partnerships
Florida NRCS has seen great benefit from partnering with other conservation groups such as the Wildlife Conservation Commission. And Darryl Williams, a District Conservationist, says that the agreement just makes sense. For more information of NRCS and their programs log on to their website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring …
High Hopes for Conservation Stewardship Program
The National Resource Conservation Service has seen great strides made with conserving the environment through voluntary based programs. And Arlen Lancaster, Chief of NRCS, says that he has high hopes for the Conservation Stewardship Program, as well. For more information on NRCS in Alabama visit their website . Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle …
Sod BMP Program Underway
The new Florida Sod BMP Program is off to a good start with a recent kick-off event declared a success. Environmental Specialist James Clements with the Florida Department of Agriculture explains why the event and the program are necessary. For more information on the Sod BMP Program log on to FDACS Office of Ag Water Policy’s website. For more information …
WHIP a Good Option for Farmers
Jim Schrenkel with the Alabama NRCS wants to remind us that the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program, WHIP, is good option for farmers across the state. For more information on WHIP or other NRCS programs contact your local NRCS office or log on to their website. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB …
EQIP More Accessible
Resource Conservationist John Curtis with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama explains how EQIP is more accessible than ever. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025
EQIP Makes Conservation Painless
With all the recent talk about water conservation, converting your old traveling gun irrigation system to a center pivot is one way you can do your part. Mark Garrett, shop manager of Kirkland Sod in New Smyrna Beach says that thanks to the Florida NRCS EQIP program the process is relatively painless. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role …
Technical Committee Announces Final Rule
NRCS Chief Arlen Lancaster recently announced the release of the interim final rule for State Technical Committees and is asking for public comments which will be used to help establish the committee policies. Public comments must be submitted by Jan. 26, 2009. USDA will then review and publish a final ruling. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In …
Conservation Efforts Successful
With the color of choice lately seems to be green, farmers have been leading the way. Arlen Lancaster, Chief Officer of the Natural Resources Conservation Service explains. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role In Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, …