Air Quality Issues

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

Acting State Conservationist for Florida NRCS Michele Laur has had experience working with air quality issues during her tenure in DC and says that those issues will continue to be a priority. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Environmental Services Markets

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

The 2008 farm has brought several new conservation programs to life and Michele Laur, acting state conservationist with the Florida Natural Resources Conservation Service says one of those is called the Environmental Services Markets. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

AL NRCS State Conservationist Bring Different Perspective

Randall Weiseman Alabama, General, USDA-NRCS

With about three months under his belt as the State Conservationist for Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service, Dr William Puckett, says that his previous work in Washington DC allows him to bring a different perspective back to his home state. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Precision Farming Signup Deadline

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, USDA-NRCS

Today, June 19, 2009, is the cutoff date for additional signup for the new Precision Farming Incentive. Information and eligibility requirements are available on the AL NRCS website or those interested can contact their local NRCS office. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Emphasis on Program Accessibility

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, USDA-NRCS

The 2008 Farm Bill put emphasis on the accessibility of conservation programs and Leonard Jordan NRCS Acting Regional Assistant Chief for the East explains how they are reaching out to under served producers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Initiative Targeting Underserved Forest Landowners

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Forestry, USDA-NRCS

AUBURN, Ala. – State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced June 30, 2009, as the cutoff date for a Partnership Initiative with the Alabama Forestry Commission Targeting Underserved Forest Landowners under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Applying for EQIP is continuous; however, selecting applications for funding is completed periodically through batching periods …

Last Day for Organic Initiative

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

June 12, 2009 is the last day for Florida farmers to apply for USDA’s new Organic Initiative. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

New Opportunities for Ag with 2008 Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman Florida, General, USDA-NRCS

The 2008 Farm Bill took quite a bit of time to draft and has also been delayed in its implementation. But Michele Laur, acting State Conservationist for Florida NRCS assures farmers that the end result will be a positive one. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

New Acting State Conservationist

Randall Weiseman Florida, USDA-NRCS

Florida NRCS has a new acting State Conservationist, Michele Laur, who will be serving in the role for the next three months. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Additional Signup for Precision Farming Incentive

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, USDA-NRCS

State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced June 19, 2009, as the cutoff date for an additional signup for the new Precision Farming Incentive under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Applying for EQIP is continuous; however, selecting applications for funding is completed periodically through batching periods with specific cutoff dates. Sponsored ContentCIR …