Conservation, Financial Program Deadlines Coming Up

The USDA is reminding farmers and landowners of key upcoming deadlines for conservation and financial assistance programs.  This while the Department also opens an additional opportunity under the Continuous CRP Program.

Producers can now submit offers for the second batching period of Continuous CRP through May 1st, after the initial signup window closed last month.  Meanwhile, Friday April 17th, marks the deadline for both the Farmer Bridge Assistance program and General CRP Signup 66.

The Farmer Bridge Assistance program, administered by the FSA, has already distributed more than $9.4 billion to row crop producers impacted by trade disruptions and rising production costs.

“I know spring is a busy time for farmers and ranchers,” said FSA Administrator Bill Beam. “Don’t miss out on these valuable economic support programs.”

CRP allows landowners to convert environmentally sensitive acreage into vegetative cover, improving water quality, reducing erosion, and enhancing wildlife habitat.

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