FL NRCS Conservation Assistance and Funding

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Katura Wright with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida reminds producers that October 29th is the cutoff date to submit applications for several voluntary conservation programs including the Grassland Reserve Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL NRCS Launches Pigweed Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, USDA-NRCS

As Palmer amaranth has now moved into Alabama, John Curtis, Alabama NRCS Resource Conservationist, says they have allocated special funds to target the glyphosate resistant pest in five Alabama counties: Barbour, Lauderdale, Limestone, Madison, and Russell. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Batching Deadlines Set for Several FL NRCS Conservation Programs

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Florida’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida has set a cutoff date of October 29, 2010, to submit applications for several voluntary conservation programs. Conservation Program Specialist, Katura Wright, says these include the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program, the Wetlands Reserve Program, the Grassland Reserve Program, the Conservation Stewardship Program and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

AL Initiative Targets Pigweed in 5 Alabama Counties

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Peanuts, USDA-NRCS

AUBURN, Ala. Sept. 14, 2010 – USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett today announced an initiative under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) designed to help agricultural producers control Palmer amaranth, a species of Pigweed. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL NRCS Informing Producers about Treasure Forestry Conference

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

Alabama NRCS State Forester, Tim Albritton, wants producers to be aware of the Alabama Treasure Forestry Associations Annual Meeting coming up this Friday and Saturday, September 17-18, 2010 in Troy, AL. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL NRCS Helping Producers Fight Invasive Species

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

The issue of invasive species is a very important one here in Florida and also one that the Natural Resources Conservation Service is helping producers fight through their efforts with the Florida Invasive Species Partnership. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL NRCS offering Prescribed Burning Manager Trainings

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

Alabama State Forester, Tim Albritton, says The Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering some training in the realm of Prescribed Burning Management Download Audio For more information visit the AL NRCS website or the Alabama Prescribed Fire Council. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

NRCS Reminds Livestock Producers about GRP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Steve Musser with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama reminds producers about the Grassland Reserve Program which is desgined to preserve open grasslands both through rental contracts and permanent conservation easements. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Nature Conservancy Partners with NRCS

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Jeff Danter, State Director of the Nature Conservancy in Florida, talks about how they partner with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in the state on various projects to help keep cattle ranches strong in Florida. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Opportunities Available Now for Conservation Assistance & Funding

Randall Weiseman Field Crops, Florida, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

GAINESVILLE, September 2, 2010 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida has set a cutoff date of October 29, 2010, to submit applications for several voluntary conservation programs that may help eligible participants pay for conservation practices to prevent soil erosion, improve water quality, restore wetlands and provide habitat for wildlife. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …