CRP signup later this year

To ensure USDA maximizes CRP enrollment, Ag Secretary Vilsack has announced that a general signup in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) will be held later this year, with program details and signup start date announced as soon as an Environmental Impact Statement is completed.

“It is my goal to ensure that we maximize CRP enrollment – and holding a general CRP signup is an additional step we can take to enroll acres in this program,” said Vilsack.

Meanwhile, an additional 300,000 acres has been approved for conservation programs under the CRP. The additional acres include 150,000 for the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement Initiative, 50,000 acres for the Duck Nesting Habitat Initiative and 100,000 acres for the Habitat Buffers for Upland Birds Initiative.

“This is part of our efforts to target conservation to give the American taxpayer more bang for the buck in terms of improved water and air quality, reduced erosion, and benefits to the climate,” Vilsack said.