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Alabama

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Listen to the AGNET Interview  with Alabama Soil Data Quality Specialist George Martin who talks about how the NRCS on-line Web Soil Survey can help growers in his State.
 


 

Florida

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Listen to the AGNET interview with Florida NRCS State Conservationist Niles Glasgow who describes how NRCS in Florida is working clear last year’s hurricane debris before any storms hit this year.

 

Iowa

rain gardens featured native landscapingLeading by Example
When Iowa NRCS district conservationist Dale DuVal and Iowa Department of Agriculture urban conservationist Rich Maaske moved to their new office in Council Bluffs, they saw the perfect opportunity to utilize available green space for an urban conservation demonstration.

 

Kansas

Aerial view on contour terraces and grassed waterways for erosion control (NRCS photo by Jeff Vanuga) CSP Rewards the Best, Motivates the Rest
Chief Bruce Knight recently presented Tier III Conservation Security Program (CSP) Iowa farmer Jim Andrew with a $45,000 CSP payment check for his exemplary conservation practices.  Other farmers in the area see the outcome of Jim's strong on-farm conservation practices and now are asking, "how can I do that?"

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new Agricultural Wildlife Conservation Center in Madison, MississippiSecretary Johanns Announces Opening of New National Wildlife Center
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns has announced a new Agricultural Wildlife Conservation Center in Madison, Mississippi. Experts at the new center will develop wildlife habitat technology for farmers and ranchers. These innovative technologies will help them install conservation practices that enhance wildlife habitat development. Additionally, Secretary Johanns announced $1.6 million in competitive grants that will go to 12 entities in 10 states for development and evaluation of technological tools for fish and wildlife habitat improvements.

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strip cropping2004 CSP Contracts Modified for Enhanced Conservation
NRCS Chief Bruce Knight has announced the results of Conservation Security Program (CSP) Fiscal Year 2004 contract modifications to include payments for additional conservation enhancements not included in the original contracts. 

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usda logo USDA news release:  "Fiscal Year 2004 Conservation Security Program Contracts Modified"

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Desert Sweet Shrimp in Gila Bend, Arizona, re-uses shrimp water by piping it to 500 acres of olive trees and alfalfa hay (USDA photo by Rick Thompson)New SARE Highlights Publication Provides Conservation Ideas for Farmers, Ranchers
Farmers and ranchers seeking to learn more about profitable and practical agricultural systems will find a wealth of ideas in the 2006/07 SARE Highlights, a free publication now available from SARE. NRCS staff who work directly with producers will learn more about successful strategies they can use to advance systems that are profitable as well as environmentally sound.


 

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