Higher Crop Prices Increase Conservation Investment

Randall Weiseman USDA-NRCS

Higher crop prices may mean more land being put into production but USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service chief Arlen Lancaster says it is also allowing producers the opportunity to invest more in land stewardship. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Museum Exhibit Features State Soils

Randall Weiseman USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation service dug deep to supply the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington DC with some dirt for a new exhibition, according to agriculture secretary Ed Schafer. Listen to report here: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NRCS Farm Bill Implementation Includes New CSP

Randall Weiseman USDA-NRCS

USDA continues to work on implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill, which includes some major changes in the Conservation Security program, which is now called the Conservation Stewardship Program, according to Doug McKalip, legislative and public affairs director with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners …

AL Producers Invited to Intensive Grazing Tour

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, USDA-NRCS

The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service invites producers from across the state to attend an Irrigated Intensive Grazing System Farm Tour coming up October 8th in Morgan County. To learn more about the tour or to reserve your spot call the Morgan County NRCS Office at 256-773-6541. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst …

FL Producers Benefit from EQIP

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, USDA-NRCS

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program can make a big difference on your farm as Carlos Suarez with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service says it has worked well for many landowners in the state. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

On-Farm Biodiesel Production

Randall Weiseman Energy, Florida, USDA-NRCS

A recent bioenergy workshop held in Quincy and sponsored by three area RC&D councils and USDA’s NRCS in Florida, featured a hands on demonstration of how to make on-farm biodiesel. This biodiesel extruder is a portable unit owned by the Three Rivers RC&D council that can be taken out to local farms to make biodiesel from plants and used cooking …

October Forestry Events in Alabama

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

One of Alabama’s most treasured natural resources is its forest land, which covers over 70 percent of the state, making it the second most forested state in the nation. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is promoting several events next month around the state that focus on forestry, both caring for the forest land and celebrating it. Sponsored ContentCIR …

AL Producers Preparing for Fall

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Its a busy time of year for livestock producers, but the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service wants to remind you this is the time to be thinking about planting cool season forages. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL NRCS Working With Conservation Districts

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service in Florida is working cooperatively with local Soil and Water Conservation Districts to get conservation on the ground around the state. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Alabama Treasure Forest Events

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is helping to sponsor the Alabama Treasure Forest Conference and Wildlife & Forest Festival October 24-25 in Montgomery. Find out more on the ATFA website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024