Alabama NRCS Looking at EQIP to Help Producers

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS, Water, Weather

Drought conditions in Alabama are at the top of many minds right now, and some producers continue to look at ways to supply water for their livestock. While USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Alabama does not have a disaster aid program, NRCS assistant state conservationist for programs, Steve Musser, explains how NRCS can help. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …

Alabama NRCS Takes Part in AACD Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Environment, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Water

Many folks were in attendance at the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts annual meeting in Orange Beach this week, including Alabama State Conservationist Ben Malone. He said USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is proud to partner with the many folks who were there in conservation efforts across the state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in …

Water War

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Everett Griner talks about the long time water war may be ending soon in today’s Agri View. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025

Alabama Association of Conservation Districts Holds Annual Meeting

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Environment, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS, Water, Weather

The annual meeting of the Alabama Association of Conservation Districts took place this week in Orange Beach and the drought across the state was a main topic of discussion. Executive Director of the Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee, Dr. William Puckett, says they and their partners are working together to stress the importance of soil health. Download Audio Sponsored …

Report Warns of Water Woes Unless Changes are Made in Florida

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Water

FROM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA By LLOYD DUNKELBERGER THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 15, 2016………. An additional 15 million Florida residents by 2070 could increase the demand for water by more than 50 percent, with a third of the state being paved over and a noticeable decline in agricultural land, according to a new report. However, with modest water-conservation efforts …

Florida Signup for Wetland Reserve Easements Ends Tuesday

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Environment, Florida, General, Livestock, USDA-NRCS, Water

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida wants to remind landowners that the signup deadline for Wetland Reserve Easements for fiscal year 2017 funding is Tuesday, November 15. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Groups Urge Court to Nix Waters of the U.S. Rule

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Environment, Florida, General, Georgia, Industry News Release, Livestock, Pork, Water

The National Pork Producers Council and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association this week joined dozens of other agricultural organizations, businesses and municipalities in asking a federal court to throw out a Clean Water Act rule that would give the government broad jurisdiction over land and water. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB …

Florida Application Deadline for Wetland Reserve Easements is November 15

Randall Weiseman Cattle, Citrus, Client Features, Environment, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Water

Agricultural landowners and Indian tribes in Florida are being reminded by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida that you have until November 15 to apply now for a Wetland Reserve Easement for fiscal year 2017 funding. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for …

Administration Given More Time to Defend WOTUS

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Water

The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers now have an extra month to file their defense of the Waters of the U.S. Rule, or WOTUS. Pro Farmer’s First Thing Today says the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals extended the deadline to file their response in defense of the rule from Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays …

USDA Designates 4 More Counties in Alabama as Primary Natural Disaster Areas

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle, Field Crops, Forestry, General, Industry News Release, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Water

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2016 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Coosa, Cullman, Fayette and Sumter counties in Alabama as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by a recent drought. Farmers and ranchers in the following counties in Alabama also qualify for natural disaster assistance because their counties are contiguous. …