We recently reported on a new project to develop uniform ecological site descriptions nationwide. And Chad George, state rangeland management specialist with Florida NRCS, says the undertaking is specifically designed to assist the producer. Download Audio
AL NRCS to Discuss Available Programs at Local Outreach Meeting
Montgomery County District Conservationist, April Jones, wants producers to be aware of an upcoming Alabama NRCS outreach meeting on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 to discuss some popular NRCS programs. Download Audio
FL NRCS Starting Process of Uniformed Ecological Site Descriptions
Florida NRCS is taking part of a brand new nation-wide initiative to determine ecological site descriptions as Chad George, state rangeland management specialist, says the project is aimed at creating uniformity across state lines. Download Audio
AL NRCS To Hold Outreach Workshop on Dec 14, 2010
Alabama NRCS is continuing their educational outreach efforts as district conservationist, James Currington, informs producers about an upcoming workshop at the Wiregrass Research and Extension Station. Download Audio
AL NRCS Long Leaf Pine Initiative Deadline About a Month Away
Alabama NRCS State Forester, Tim Albritton wants to be sure landowners are aware of the upcoming 2011 funding deadline for the Longleaf Pine Initiative on January 7, 2011. Download Audio
NRCS Accepting Proposals for Conservation Innovation Grants
The USDA is seeking proposals for grants to improve water quality, air quality and promote energy conservation. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is making available $25 million nationwide through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program to address natural resource concerns. Download Audio
AL NRCS Taking GRP Applications
We told you yesterday that USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service had issued the final rule for the Grassland Reserve Program and Steve Musser with Alabama NRCS said they are taking applications for GRP. Download Audio
FL NRCS Taking GRP Applications
Greg Hendricks, State Resource Conservationist with Florida NRCS, said the Grassland Reserve Program is just one of the many programs they offer to help cattle producers in the state. Download Audio
Final GRP Rule Published
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has issued the final rule for the Grassland Reserve Program. Download Audio To view the final rule go to www.regulations.gov.
AL Forest Lands Eligible for Upcoming NRCS CSP Signup
The Natural Resources Conservations Service’s new CSP has an upcoming sign-up deadline of January 7, 2011. And Alabama Assistant State Conservationist, Steve Musser, says that with the all of the forest land in Alabama, producers will be glad to know that they are now eligible for the program. Download Audio