USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida wants landowners to know dollars are being made available for new Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). But proposals for grants are due Feb. 26, 2018. Innovative Conservation Projects Available in Florida Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Financial Assistance Available for Soil Health through Alabama Partnership
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist for Alabama Ben Malone announced that the agency is providing funding to help landowners improve soil health by enhancing current conservation efforts through a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project. This RCPP project will be funded through the Agency’s Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). A collaborative effort between NRCS and the Alabama Soil and …
Florida Conservation Easement Signup Ends Next Week
Friday, February 16 is the deadline for Florida landowners to apply for financial and technical assistance to conserve working lands and wetlands through two programs: Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) and Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE). Florida Conservation Easement Signup Ends Next Week Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the …
Financial Assistance Available for the Improvement of Bobwhite Quail Habitat in Select Alabama Counties
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) state conservationist Ben Malone announced that eligible landowners interested in restoring habitat for the Bobwhite Quail to apply for financial assistance by March 2, 2018. The Bobwhite Quail is an iconic symbol of the Southeast that is most recognized by its distinct summer call, “Bob, Bob White!” However, despite its popularity across the South, …
Census of Agriculture Response Deadline One Week Away
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reminds our nation’s farmers and ranchers that the deadline for the 2017 Census of Agriculture is one week away. Producers should respond online at www.agcounts.usda.gov or by mail by February 5. The online questionnaire offers new timesaving features. The Census of Agriculture is the only NASS questionnaire mailed to …
Apply Now for Conservation Innovation Grants in Florida
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida is accepting applications for new Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). Grant proposals, which will focus on three areas, are due by February 26 for 2018 funding. Apply Now for Conservation Innovation Grants in Florida Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the …
Deadline Extended for Forestry Initiative in West Alabama
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama has announced that the signup deadline for West Alabama Landowners interested in the Forestry Initiative has been extended. Landowners in 11 counties are encouraged to apply for Conservation Activity Plans (CAPs) and practices through the forestry initiative by February 5, 2018. Deadline Extended for Forestry Initiative in West Alabama Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Florida NRCS Signup for Ag Land Conservation Easements
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida is providing financial and technical assistance to conserve working lands and wetlands through the Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) and Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) programs. But sign-up for these programs ends February 16. Florida NRCS Signup for Ag Land Conservation Easements Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle …
NRCS Alabama Announces Funding to Continue Addressing Feral Swine Management
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Ben Malone announced that producers interested in Alabama’s Wild Pig Damage Management Program should apply by February 20, 2018. NRCS Alabama will be offering financial assistance to eligible landowners through 2018’s funding under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Feral swine have been sighted in most of the 67 counties in Alabama …
Assistance Available to Florida Agricultural Producers through CSP
Agricultural producers wanting to enhance current conservation efforts are encouraged to apply for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps private landowners build their business while implementing conservation practices that help ensure the sustainability of their entire operation. NRCS plans to enroll up to 10 million acres in CSP in 2018. While applications …