…billion for EQIP, $4.95 billion for RCPP, $3.25 billion for CSP, and $1.4 billion for ACEP. Increased funding levels begin in fiscal year 2023 and rapidly build over four years….
Inflation Reduction Act Adds Nearly $20 Billion to Support Conservation Programs
…$850 million available through several oversubscribed programs. Of the overall additional funding, $8.45 billion has been allocated to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-14-22
…from EQIP tractor replacements, and details on the upcoming San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
NRCS Seeks Data on Equipment Replacements Made Possible Through EQIP
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking information on equipment replacements under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Engine and equipment replacement has been made possible under EQIP through…
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…
‘Really Thoughtful Comments’ at Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…listening sessions. “The EQIP program in particular, but conservation programs generally keep coming up because every farmer I talk to nowadays talks about ‘we have to do more with less.’…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-07-22
…NRCS-EQIP Cover Crop Initiative deadline extension and more from the Farm Bill hearing. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended Through March 10
…through the practice with a streamlined contracting process. More information on EQIP and the initiative can be found here <https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/ca/programs/financial/eqip/>. Listen to the radio report below. Cover Crop Initiative Deadline…
Expanded Conservation Opportunities Available From USDA
…ranchers the best tools to conserve natural resources.” New conservation opportunities available through EQIP include a new and streamlined EQIP Cover Crop Initiative. NRCS is investing $38 million through the…
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…
High Priority Areas Identified for NRCS California Drought Assistance
…EQIP-Conservation Incentive Contracts (EQIP-CIC). Applications for EQIP-CIC will be accepted through Monday, July 12. NRCS is continuing to assess resource concerns by engaging with landowners, various agencies, and Tribal representatives….
Almond Update: Additional Conservation Assistance for Drought Impacted Regions
…drought. CIC is being developed as an extension of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), offering producers another avenue of support for conservation efforts. “Growers might be familiar with the…
USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering $41.8 million for drought response in Arizona, California, Colorado, and Oregon. Funding will be provided through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)…
New Form Required for Certain NRCS Customers
…conservation programs will need to complete form CCC-902. “In California, this new form will be needed for customers who are selected for funding in both EQIP batch periods ending March…