A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information: Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
NRCS Working with Partners to Aid in Storm Recovery
Parts of the Southeast suffered serious damage from the recent storm that trounced across much of the nation. Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Jason Weller, notes that although they are not a disaster response agency, they can help those affected recover, with programs such as the Emergency Watershed Protection Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, …
NRCS Chief on Disaster Follow-up
One of the speakers today during the National Association of Farm Broadcaster’s Washington Watch, was USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Jason Weller. Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper was able to ask him how NRCS will be involved after the recent storms which spawned tornadoes in North Alabama and left flooding issues in South Alabama and across parts of Florida. He …
New Farm Bill Program Pays for Conservation Easements in Florida
Landowners in Florida have until June 6, 2014 to apply for the Natural Resources Conservation Service new Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Florida NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Easements, Roney Guiterez, says the streamlined programs are thanks to the new 2014 Farm Bill. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend …
NRCS Announces Signup for Conservation Easement Program in Alabama
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama is currently accepting applications for its new Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Alabama NRCS Easements Coordinator Jason Gardner says applications are being accepted until May 30, 2014. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful …
Alabama NRCS Working to Assist Those Affected by Severe Weather
The recent severe weather brought two different types of havoc to the state of Alabama, and Dr. Bill Puckett, Alabama state conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, explains how they are working to assist with both disasters. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Alabama Farmers Can Signup for Gulf of Mexico Initiative
Alabama NRCS Resource Conservationist John Curtis says more areas in the state are now eligible for USDA’s Gulf of Mexico Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025
Florida NRCS Will be Looking to Assist Rain-Ravaged Areas
Jeff Norville, Area Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service for Florida’s Panhandle, says that they will be assessing how they can assist with the effects of the torrential rains that have wreaked havoc on that area. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
NRCS Farm Bill Education Meeting in Tavares, Florida
WHAT: Learn about how new Farm Bill may affect conservation and cost share programs. WHERE: UF/IFAS Extension Lake County, 195 Woodlea Rd., Tavares, Fl., 32778. WHEN: April 30, 9-11 a.m. WHO: For agricultural producers and interested public. Hosted by University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service CONTACT: Suzy Daubert, …
Alabama NRCS Focusing on Water with National Water Quality Initiative
Water quality remains a top priority for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, as Alabama Resource Conservationist John Curtis gives details on the National Water Quality Initiative. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 8, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober …