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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.

USDA Extends Deadline For Conservation Stewardship Applications

January 7, 2014 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Source: USDA

The U.S. Department of Agricultureâ€™s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has extended the deadline for new enrollments in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for fiscal year 2014. Producers interested in participating in the program can submit applications to NRCS through Feb. 7, 2014.

Conservation Stewardship Program Back On Track Due To Passage Of Funding Bill

April 4, 2013 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming 101

Source: Farm and Dairy

A bill to fund the federal government for the remaining six months of fiscal year 2013 is now awaiting the presidentâ€™s signature. The House of Representatives passed the government funding bill recently by a vote of 318-109. Senate passage occurred with a 73-26 vote.

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