…is receiving an additional $4.95 billion in funding support. Another $3.25 billion is going to the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) is also receiving an…
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
…Incentives Program (EQIP), and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Approximately $53 million will be made available for conservation practices and initiatives conducted through EQIP. Additionally, approximately $11 million will be…
Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline Extended to April 15
…Some of the CSP activities include cover crops, grazing management, and ecologically based pest management. CSP also promotes the implementation of technologies like advanced irrigation water management techniques and precision…
Expanded Conservation Opportunities Available From USDA
…also updated enrollment parameters for CSP. Historically, if a contract expired and a CSP participant did not reenroll when their contract was set to expire, they would become ineligible for…
NRCS Funding Opportunities Announced for Conservation Programs
…Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) accepts applications for these programs year-round, however, each state…
Almond Update: Additional Conservation Assistance for Drought Impacted Regions
…EQIP program or even the CSP, or Conservation Stewardship Program through NRCS. So, this is a pretty similar program, but it is additional funds,” said Jesse Roseman, Principal Analyst for…
Renewal Applications for CSP Being Extended
…payments through CSP by actively managing, maintaining, and expanding a variety of conservation activities on their land. Those interested in contract renewals or applying for CSP for the first time…
NSAC Updates Farmers’ Guide to Conservation Stewardship Program
…Guide to CSP. The CSP helps farmers to implement conservation practices by offering five-year payouts to those who implement practices to improve soil health and water quality, and benefit wildlife….
USDA Releases Final CSP Rule Change
The final rule for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) was recently announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The CSP rule change brings the program more in line with…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-08-20
…may be qualified to benefit from CSP, also farmers nation-wide begin to receive USDA’s CFAP payments. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle…
CSP Explained: Building Upon Existing Conservation Plans
…The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is one of the many initiatives available to assist with long-term stewardship improvements on farming operations. “Our conservation work builds on a conservation plan where…
CSP Explained: Organic Stewardship Mirrors Program Goals
Many aspects of organic stewardship represent the core focus of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Organic growers may find that because of some…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-04-20
…NRCS’ EQIP and CSP programs, and the recently proposed Food Supply Protection Act. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
CSP Explained: Understanding the Differences Between EQIP and CSP
…specific part of your property,” said Lee. “Whereas CSP is a five-year commitment, it entails your entire operation.” Another difference between CSP and EQIP is how funding and reimbursement are…