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CRP New Contracts in Limbo

Published October 1, 2026

The latest farm bill extension expired September 30. As a result, USDA cannot approve new Conservation Reserve Program contracts. CRP contract revisions cannot be revised; NRCS site-visits and conservation planning development for offers not yet approved cannot happen. Farmers and…
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More Time to Remove Hay Bales From CRP Ground

Published August 18, 2026

North Dakota farmers and ranchers can request more time to remove hay bales from Conservation Reserve Program land.  The extension request can be made by contacting the local Farm Service Agency office. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak raised the issue after meeting…
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Fedorchak Seeks Drought Relief

Published August 14, 2026

North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak is asking USDA for more flexibility for livestock producers dealing with drought. After meeting with farmers and ranchers in southwestern North Dakota, Fedorchak said one immediate concern is emergency haying of Conservation Reserve Program acres.…
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CRP Changes Sought

Published July 15, 2026

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association reviewed policy priorities during its summer business meeting in Denver. Agriculture and Food Policy Committee Chairman Jeff Schaefer, New Rockford, North Dakota, said one of the biggest discussions centered on the Conservation Reserve Program. "We…
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USDA Accepts 2.2 Million Acres into CRP

Published July 7, 2026

USDA has accepted 2.2 million acres into the 2026 Conservation Reserve Program after receiving offers totaling nearly 2.5 million acres. Enrollment remained competitive because the program is capped at 27 million acres. The CRP provides annual rental payments to farmers…
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What’s Included in the House Farm Bill?

Published May 1, 2026

The House-passed farm bill is a comprehensive piece of legislation. It includes a doubling of funding for the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development trade promotion programs, improvements in the Conservation Reserve Program and updates for precision agriculture. Lesser-known…
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USDA Issues CRP Payments

Published December 3, 2025

After a delay by the government shutdown, Conservation Reserve Program rental payments have gone out. Those payments are typically made in mid-October. South Dakota has 2.6 million acres enrolled in CRP with payments valued at $145.5 million. Minnesota has over…
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CRP Nears 27 Million Acre Cap

Published August 20, 2024

The Agriculture Department is accepting offers for more than 2.2 million acres through this year’s Grassland, General and Continuous Conservation Reserve Program signup. With this announcement, enrollment is approaching the 27 million acreage CRP cap.
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