The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind producers and landowners affected by the recent hurricanes about the various programs available to help with restoration efforts. NRCS Chief Terry Cosby toured some of the areas of Georgia this week and talked to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman about the damage he saw from Hurricane Helene and some of the USDA programs …
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Project Investments
The Agriculture Secretary this week announced the latest in Regional Conservation Partnership Program project investments. Here’s Rod Bain. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Conservation Easements Program Sign-up Ends Friday in Georgia
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Georgia (NRCS-GA) wants to remind landowners that applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) for fiscal year 2025 must be submitted by October 25, 2024. The ACEP has two components, Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) and Wetlands Reserve Easements (WRE). ACEP-WRE applications are accepted directly from producers and landowners on eligible lands. These easements will restore …
USDA-NRCS Florida Expedites Disaster Assistance Sign-up through EQIP
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service NRCS in Florida (NRCS-FL) has announced it has begun accepting applications for disaster assistance funding through the Emergency Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to provide technical and financial assistance to agricultural landowners and producers in recovering from damages caused by hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton. Approximately $26 million will be made available for EQIP disaster assistance applicants to …
USDA-NRCS Provides Disaster Recovery Assistance
From hurricanes, floods or drought, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides disaster recovery assistance to farmers, ranchers, landowners and communities through a variety of USDA programs. One way help can be provided is through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). It can help producers plan and implement conservation practices on land impacted by natural disasters. Eligible land includes cropland, rangeland, and non-industrial …
NCBA Shares Hurricane Helene Disaster Resources
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) is sharing updated information about disaster relief programs available to cattle producers impacted by hurricanes – and opportunities to support disaster recovery through NCBA state affiliates. NCBA President Mark Eisele encourages producers to utilize the relief programs available through USDA and contact NCBA if you encounter any challenges or need assistance. Sign up begins Oct. 15, …
Balancing Working Lands Conservation and Productivity
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind landowners about the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). It helps build on your existing conservation efforts while strengthening your operation. And that is especially true for forestry landowners.+ During a recent event, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie, discussed the need to balance working lands conservation with economic viability for producers and …
USDA-NRCS in Georgia Announces EQIP Sign-Up
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Georgia (NRCS-GA) announces a fiscal year 2025 statewide federal assistance opportunity for agricultural and forest producers, through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). This sign-up that concludes on November 15, 2024, will utilize 2018 Farm Bill and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding. While applications are accepted year-round, this ranking date announcement is for all general EQIP, special initiatives, …
Florida Landowners Urged to Sign-up for ACEP
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida (NRCS-FL) reminds landowners the statewide sign-up funding deadlines for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Florida landowners and eligible entities may apply at any time, but to be considered for the FY 2025 IRA funding opportunities, complete and eligible applications must be received by the following National cutoff …
Signup Deadline Announced for Alabama’s Financial Assistance Programs
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama (NRCS-AL) announces the initial Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Assistance Programs signup deadline is November 1, 2024. Applicable programs include: CSP helps agricultural producers maintain and improve their existing conservation systems and adopt additional conservation activities to address priority resources concerns. Participants earn CSP payments for conservation performance, the higher the performance, the higher the payment. EQIP provides …