High Tunnels Extends the Growers Market Opportunity

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

As the market for locally grown produce continues to grow, Ken Morgan, Program Specialist with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service, says USDA is continuing their efforts in assisting farmers in meeting the demand. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Organic Production Now a Part of EQIP

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Field Crops, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

As organic production has become more popular over the past few years, Dr. Bill Puckett, Alabama NRCS State Conservationist, says it is also one that they have become more familiar with. Download Audio Sign-up deadline for 2010 funding of the organic initiative is March 12. For more information visit the AL NRCS website. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed …

NRCS Organics Initiative

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

Organic farming is one of the fastest growing segments in the U.S. And the Natural Resources Conservation Service is assisting those farmers through the 2010 Organic Initiative. AL – Steve Musser: Download Audio FL – Ken Morgan: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

High Tunnels Have a Multitude of Benefits for Farmers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is encouraging growers to participate in the ‘Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food’ initiative’s new pilot project for establishment of high tunnels. AL: Download Audio FL: Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Upcoming Cutoff for 3 AL NRCS Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind landowners that this Friday, January 29 is the cutoff date for three popular Farm Bill Programs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

GA Farm Represents Region II for National Award

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

One event that will take place this Thursday night at the 2010 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in San Antonio, Texas will be the 2009 National Environmental Stewardship Award ceremony. Download Audio And for those interested in next year’s event, applications are currently being taken for the 2010 award. For more information or to nominate a cattle operation …

AL NRCS River Cane Project

Randall Weiseman Alabama, USDA-NRCS

David Elliot, Alabama NRCS tribal liaison to the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe, says their partnership with the tribal communities has proven to be a great asset and they are very proud of what they have been able to accomplish. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, …

FL NRCS Working with Agriculture Entities to Improve Water Quality

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

As the the issue of water quality heats up in Florida with EPA’s new nutrient standards, the agricultural community continues their water efforts. As Terri Bates, assistant deputy executive director of the SouthFlorida Water Management District, says they have been working with the Florida Department of Agriculture and the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service to develop Best Management Practices for …

AL NRCS Cutoff Reminder for 3 Programs

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama wants to remind producers that the application cutoff date for three Farm Bill Programs is coming up January 29th. Download Audio To learn more log on to the Alabama NRCS website at al.nrcs.usda.gov/programs Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Well Represented at GLCI Event

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Florida, Livestock, USDA-NRCS

Carlos Suarez, State Conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Florida, said there were many participants at the Fourth National Conference on Grazing Lands in Reno from Florida. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024