Longleaf pine once covered 90 million acres from Texas to Florida, but today only 3 percent of the habitat remains. So the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to remind landowners about the Longleaf Pine Initiative, which provides financial and technical assistance for conservation practices to help restore longleaf pine forests and enhance existing stands. Leonard …
USDA Offers Renewal Options for Expiring Conservation Stewardship Contracts
Agricultural producers wanting to enhance current conservation efforts are encouraged to renew their Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) contract. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps private landowners build their business while implementing conservation practices that help ensure the sustainability of their entire operation. Participants with existing CSP contracts expiring on Dec. 31, 2018 can access the benefits of …
Work to Save Florida’s Wetland Acres
According to a U.S Fish and Wildlife Service report, nearly half of Florida’s 20.3 million wetland acres have been lost since settlers began draining and diking them back in the 19th century. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida wants to make sure landowners are familiar with the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), which helps preserve and restore these …
Friday is Signup Deadline for Two Alabama NRCS Programs
This Friday, March 2nd, is the deadline to sign up for two different NRCS Programs in Alabama. One being the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) with the other concerning the improvement of Bobwhite Quail Habitat in select Alabama counties. Friday is Signup Deadline for Two Alabama NRCS Programs Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
Alabama Grazing Pilot Signup Deadline is Thursday
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama wants to remind eligible livestock producers in the in the Black Belt region that the signup deadline for a Grazing Pilot is March 1. The pilot program will target socially disadvantaged producers in Lowndes, Dallas, Wilcox, Marengo, Hale and Perry counties. Alabama Grazing Pilot Signup Deadline is Thursday Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Florida CSP Application Deadline Is Friday
Florida agricultural producers wanting to enhance current conservation efforts are being reminded that Friday, March 2 is the deadline to apply for 2018 funding through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Florida CSP Application Deadline is Friday Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World …
Financial Assistance for Irrigation Pilot in Alabama
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama announced continuation of an irrigation pilot that will target small, underserved vegetable operations in the state’s Black Belt region. Financial Assistance for Irrigation Pilot in Alabama Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses …
Deadline Nearing for CIG Proposals in Florida
The deadline is next week for those interested in applying for a Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) in Florida. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is taking proposals through Feb. 26. Deadline Nearing for CIG Proposals in Florida Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …
CSP Assisting Producers with Enhanced Conservation Efforts
Agricultural producers looking to enhance current conservation efforts are encouraged to apply for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). But a quick reminder, the deadline to apply for 2018 funding ends March 2. CSP Assisting Producers with Enhanced Conservation Efforts Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
2018 USDA Ag Outlook Forum Offers Pre-Forum Field Trips on Farming and Research
Experience farming and ag research first hand with two Pre-Forum Field Trips prior to the 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum. Early arrivals may take part in two tour options on Wednesday, Feb. 21; the Forum takes place on Feb. 22-23 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Crystal City, Virginia. Clagett Farm in Upper Marlboro, Md. will host a farm conservation tour …