News Releases:
- Ben Scaggs announced as Director of Gulf of Mexico Program
In his new role, Scaggs will be responsible for overseeing a broad program designed to facilitate collaborative actions to protect, maintain, and restore the health and productivity of the Gulf of Mexico in ways consistent with the economic well-being of the Region.
- CTIC partners with Delta F.A.R.M. for Conservation In Action 2012
CTIC teams up with Delta Farmers Advocating Resource Management (Delta F.A.R.M.) to design an information-packed, one-day tour that will showcase innovative producers and partnerships recognized for finding solutions to Southern agriculture's conservation challenges.
- NRCS directing funds to Mississippi Delta
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is directing Farm Bill funding to four key watersheds in Mississippi’s Delta region.
- USDA Announces Sign-Up Period for Conservation Stewardship Program
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced that the ranking period cut-off date for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is January 13, 2012. Producers interested in CSP should submit applications to their local NRCS office by the deadline so that their applications can be considered during the first ranking period of 2012.
- MDEQ To Establish Office In Stoneville To Have Presence In Delta
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is opening an office in Stoneville.
- Water Update May 5, 2011 at 11:00 p.m.
The MS River Crest Forecast has NOT changed. However, the crest dates have been shifted.
- Water Update May 4, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.
The MS River Crest Forecast has NOT changed. However, the crest dates have been shifted.
- USDA-NRCS Announces The Selection of Al Garner as Acting State Conservationist
Jackson, MS, February 15, 2011 — Long-time USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service employee Al Garner was selected to head the federal agency’s Mississippi office this year, serving as Acting State Conservationist.
- EPA Launches Novel Effort To Impose Strict Numeric Nutrient Limits In States
February 25, 2011 — EPA is launching a novel effort to require key Midwestern states to adopt strict numeric limits to protect waters from excessive nutrients, requiring Illinois and possibly other states to translate their narrative water quality criteria into stricter and more controversial numeric permit limits.
- Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative Funds Available in the Mississippi Delta
Jackson, MS, February 16, 2011 — Al Garner, State Conservationist, has announced this week the continuation of the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watershed Initiative in the Mississippi Delta.
- Ag Pilots Recognized for Environmental Stewardship
Stoneville, MS — Six ag pilots were recently recognized for exemplary environmental stewardship.
- Delta F.A.R.M. Receives Gulf Guardian Award
Delta F.A.R.M. was presented with a 2009 Gulf Guardian Award on October 29th at a ceremony at the Beau Rivage Hotel and Casino in Biloxi, MS.
- Delta F.A.R.M. Approaches 1,000,000 Acres
After 10 years of service, the Delta F.A.R.M. membership roll has grown a bit. In fact, the organization has enrolled an average of 100,000 acres into the program annually. This puts Delta F.A.R.M. current membership level just less than 1,000,000 acres or roughly 40% of all the cropland in the Yazoo-Mississippi Delta region.
- A.C.E. Pilot Program Announced
The Mississippi Glyphosate Stewardship Coalition announces a new program that recognizes aerial applicators who demonstrate the highest level of environmental stewardship.
- Delta F.A.R.M. Elects New Chairman
Because if his leadership abilities and proactive approach to conservation, Mike Sturdivant, Jr. was elected to serve as one of the founding members of the Delta F.A.R.M. Executive Committee in 1998. Since then, he has served Delta F.A.R.M. well and was recently elected to serve as the organization's Chairman.
- Water Quality Improving in the Delta
After a report from the EPA identified more miles of polluted waters in Mississippi than in any other state in the country, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) began to develop a strategy to address the problem.
- Update on Water Hyacinth Control Measures in Steele Bayou
Joint efforts between the Mississippi Levee Board and Delta Wildlife/Delta F.A.R.M are currently underway to address water hyacinth issues on Steele Bayou.
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