USDA Rule Change Could Help Producers Implement More Conservation Activities

October 8, 2020

The USDA released the final rule for its Conservation Stewardship Program that makes updates required by the 2018 Farm Bill and includes potential payments for cover crop rotations, advanced livestock management and creating a comprehensive conservation plan.

USDA Invites Input on Conservation Stewardship Program Rule

November 12, 2019 | Posted in Economics

Source: USDA

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) seeks public comments on its interim final rule for the Conservation Stewardship Program, which includes changes to the program prescribed by the 2018 Farm Bill.

USDA Announces Sign-Up Period for Updated Conservation Stewardship Program

April 8, 2019 | Posted in Economics

Source: NRCS

The next deadline for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding in fiscal year 2019 is May 10, 2019. The NRCS plans to invest up to $700 million for new enrollments and contract extensions in fiscal year 2019. The 2018 Farm Bill made several changes to this critical conservation program, which helps agricultural producers take the conservation activities on their farm or ranch to the next level.

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Keep Covers in Your Rotation Without Breaking the Bank

| Posted in Soil Health

Download our FREE eGuide, “Keep Covers in Your Rotation Without Breaking the Bank,” to learn farmer-proven ways to reduce the cost of your cover crops while still maintaining the benefits!

Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline is Looming

January 24, 2017 | Posted in Soil Health

Farmers and ranchers have until Feb. 3 to submit initial applications for the Conservation Stewardship Program to the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS).

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