Farmers with Expring Conservation Reserve Program Contracts May Now Re-Enroll
Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 -- 8:38 AM
(Wisconsin Ag Connection) -Farmers with expiring Conservation Reserve Program contracts may now re-enroll in certain CRP continuous signup practices or select a one-year contract extension if they are eligible.The USDA's Farm Service Agency also announced it is accepting offers from those who want to enroll for the first time in one of the nation's largest conservation programs. FSA stopped accepting offers last fall for the CRP continuous signup when 2014 Farm Bill authority expired. The 2018 Farm Bill re-authorized the program this past December, and FSA determined that a limited signup prioritizing water-quality practices furthers conservation goals and makes sense for producers as FSA works to fully implement the program.
This year's CRP continuous signup includes such practices as grass waterways, filter strips, riparian buffers, wetland restoration and others. Continuous signup enrollment contracts last for 10 to 15 years. Soil rental rates are set at 90 percent of 2018 rates. Incentive payments are not offered for these practices. For more information, contact your local FSA office.
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