Items Tagged with 'Conservation Stewardship Program'

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U.S. House Committee Releases Draft of New Farm Bill

By John Dobberstein posted on February 17, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, being referred to by some as “farm bill 2.0,” addresses provisions that weren’t included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was passed last summer under budget reconciliation rules.

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Press Release

CIBO’s Data and Analytics Platform Helps Power Nutrien’s Sustainable Agriculture Programs

As the trusted source for independent, accurate and reliable data, CIBO will deliver the high-integrity data and reporting that Nutrien needs to demonstrate impact, ROI, and to support its partners' commitments, while ensuring farmers get the agronomic and economic support they need to succeed.

February 12, 2026 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

Source: CIBO Technologies

Through this collaboration, CIBO will provide essential measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) services to Nutrien’s sustainable agriculture programs across the Midwest, helping expand farmer access to both private and public incentives while supporting credible, scalable outcomes.

Farm Bill Extension Draws Mixed Reviews

By John Dobberstein posted on November 24, 2025 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs

The package of spending bills fully funds the USDA for fiscal year 2026 and includes the extension of farm programs and authorities, not covered in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, that were set to expire on Dec. 31.

Conservation Stewardship Program Facts vs. Fiction: What You Need to Know

May 13, 2025 | Posted in Agriculture Policy & Programs

Source: Farmers.gov

The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is sometimes misunderstood. Here are a few “myths” about the program that I want to dispel.

Is Inflation Hurting Conservation Adoption?

By John Dobberstein posted on November 3, 2024 | Posted in Cover Crops, Soil Health

Researchers at the University of Illinois conducted a thorough review of federal data to analyze how inflationary pressures are affecting the reach of USDA’s conservation assistance to farmers. Read on to see what they found.

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 Cover Crops, Soil Health, Water Management

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

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.

Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline is Looming

January 24, 2017 | Posted in Cover Crops, 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).

USDA Seeking Applications for Conservation Stewardship Program

February 4, 2016 | Posted in Soil Health, Water Management

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that $150 million in funding is available for agricultural producers through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), the USDA's largest conservation program.

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Cover Crops, Strip-Till Spark Desert Soil Revival

On this episode of Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Titan International, we pay a visit to Strip-Till Innovator Robert Boyle’s farm in Coolidge, Ariz., for an up-close look at how he’s transforming his soils with cover crops and diverse rotations.

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