Articles tagged under: Conservation Reserve Program
Keeping Farmers Interested in CRP Sign-Up
Published April 21, 2021
Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said the latest updates in the Conservation Reserve Program are a way to address the lagging CRP enrollment. "We tried to envision on how we bring more people into this. We want to invigorate…USDA to Boost Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment
Published April 21, 2021
Ahead of the White House Leaders Summit on Climate, the USDA set a new goal of enrolling up to four million new acres in the Conservation Reserve Program. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement during Wednesday’s White House National…Farm Groups Pleased with Proposed CRP Changes
Published April 21, 2021
Farm groups are applauding the USDA for making changes to the Conservation Reserve Program. National Association of Conservation Districts President Michael Crowder says inadequate compensation for landowners led to a low enrollment in the program. He thinks the new, increased…Vilsack Seeks More Participation in CRP
Published March 29, 2021
During a National Press Club event, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said USDA is looking for ways to encourage more participation in the Conservation Reserve Program. Responding to a question about climate change, Vilsack said wants to work with states and…General CRP Sign-Up Open
Published January 6, 2021
General sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program is open. The program, administered through the Farm Service Agency, provides annual rental rates for land used for conservation. Sign-up is open through February 12.A Parting Shot
Published December 4, 2020
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson is taking a parting shot as he leaves Congress, introducing legislation to expand the Conservation Reserve Program to a minimum of 50 million acres. "I'm hoping to put this on the radar screen so…CRP Bale Removal Deadline is Oct. 1
Published September 21, 2020
North Dakota farmers and ranchers have just over one week, until October 1, to remove bales from Conservation Reserve Program acres. A deadline extension was granted for this year only to alleviate potential damage to CRP acreage caused by excess…Northern Plains Senators Introduce Bipartisan Haying and Grazing Bill
Published June 5, 2020
South Dakota Senator John Thune and Minnesota Senator Tina Smith introduced a bill to allow emergency haying and grazing on the Conservation Reserve Program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, CRP haying and grazing is limited to weather-related disaster events. Companion…CRP Grasslands Sign Up Begins Soon
Published March 13, 2020
Sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands begins March 16. CRP Grasslands allows farmers and ranchers to retain common grazing practices such as haying, mowing or harvesting seed from the enrolled land. More information on the program is available through…