Release: NRCS Announces Improvements to CSP and EQIP
Earlier this month, the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) made a series of changes to its premier conservation programs to better support farmers’ ability to face climate change. First, NRCS improved the…
Read More...Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks applications for projects that will restore wetland habitat
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking applications for wetland and riparian restoration, enhancement and creation projects to support its Wetlands Program Strategic Plan. CPW will award up to approximately $1.25 million…
Read More...NRCS Announces Conservation Funding Opportunities for 2022
The USDA is announcing FY 2022 assistance opportunities for agricultural producers and private landowners for key programs, such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)…
Read More...USDA Expands Assistance to Cover Feed Transportation Costs for Drought-Impacted Ranchers in California
In response to the severe drought conditions in the West and Great Plains, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today its plans to help cover the cost of transporting…
Read More...USDA expands ELAP to cover feed transportation for drought-impacted ranchers
USDA is updating the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) to immediately cover feed transportation costs for drought impacted ranchers. USDA’s Farm Service Agency provides more details…
Read More...USDA Announces Dates for Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands Signups
Agricultural producers and landowners can apply for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands signup from July 12 until August 20. This year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated signup options to…
Read More...USDA to Invest $10 Million to Support Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry through Voluntary Conservation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing $10 million to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry through voluntary conservation practices in 10 targeted states. This assistance, available through the Environmental…
Read More...USDA announces Coronavirus relief, CLEAR30 expansion
USDA announced plans Tuesday to provide additional coronavirus relief to farmers, biofuel producers and food companies and to expand the Clean Lakes, Estuaries and Rivers conservation initiative, known as CLEAR30,…
Read More...USDA Announces Dates for Conservation Reserve Program General and Grasslands Signups
The USDA has set a July 23, 2021, deadline for agricultural producers and landowners to apply for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup 56. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency…
Read More...USDA to Invest $41.8 Million in Conservation Assistance for Producers in Drought-Impacted States
In response to historic drought conditions, the USDA is offering $41.8 million through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to help agricultural producers in Arizona, California, Colorado and Oregon alleviate…
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