The new Regional Conservation Partnership Program will focus on eight critical conservation areas, including the Longleaf Pine Range in the Southeastern U.S. Download Audio USDA is now accepting proposals for the program with pre-proposals due July 14, and full proposals due September 26. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
USDA Video: Venture Conservationist -USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program
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Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Helps Ag Lands & Wetlands
Alabama NRCS Easements Coordinator Jason Gardner explains how the new Agricultural Conservation Easement Program can assist conserve agricultural lands and wetlands. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …
New Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Helps Family Farms
The 2014 Farm Bill streamlines conservation programs, an action that Florida NRCS Assistant State Conservationist for Easements Roney Guiterez says still maintains their objective of helping farmers help the land. Download Audio Florida landowners have until June 6, 2014 to apply for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
AgNet This Week: Waters of the U.S., RFS Update; Peanut Plantings
This week’s issue of AgNet This Week features updates from USDA and EPA officials on the RFS and the proposed “Waters of the U.S.” rule and much more. To learn more click here to subscribe today and view the current issue. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
May is Wetlands Month
May is Wetlands Month, a time to recognize a very important part of Florida’s landscape. Florida State Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Russel Morgan and Assistant Research Biologist with the Archbold Biological Station, Betsie Rothermel, talk about the importance of programs, such as those included in the Agricultural Conservation Easements Program, in restoring and conserving them. Download Audio …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA May 9
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 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
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 1, …
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 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, …