…total of $13 million in Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding. The funding support will assist producers to better coordinate with water agencies in making further improvements to water conservation…
Final EQIP Rule Announced with New Enhancements
…improvements through EQIP. Announcements for California funding selections for EQIP will be made early next year. EQIP applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The payment rates for conservation practices…
USDA Releases Final CSP Rule Change
…the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The final rule has been crafted using feedback from agricultural stakeholders and others. “NRCS has prioritized the…
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
…and physical losses. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) also offers programs to help in the recovery process. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)’s Catastrophic Fire Recovery practice provides resource protection for…
California Dairy Conservation Detailed in Recent Report
…establishing a manure SDI system. Cost-share funding made possible through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) plays a significant role in investment return. Through assistance provided by EQIP, annual per…
CSP Explained: Organic Stewardship Mirrors Program Goals
…period of five years, that’s the contract length,” Minshew explained. “Our hope is that we’ll expand our customer base with this program. A lot of people never felt that EQIP…
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
…to think about it is EQIP is a shorter-term, more narrowly focused program. I usually explain to people that EQIP is kind of trying to solve a problem in a…
Historic $10 Million for CA Stewardship
…(EQIP) participation for more than two decades,” says RaeAnn Dubay, assistant state conservationist for Farm Bill programs. “This means we have hundreds of farmers who have successfully completed prior conservation…
Relationships and Service Bring NRCS Conservationist State, National Honors
…Farm has implemented dozens of conservation practices on their farm through NRCS programs like the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP). “As you go, you can develop a relationship with producers…
USDA Encourages Input for EQIP Rule
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is asking for input on its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). NRCS will make more than $1 billion available for producers in fiscal…
USDA Opens Signup for National Conservation Innovation Grants
…are eligible to apply. All CIG projects must involve EQIP-eligible producers. How To Apply National Competition – A CIG funding notice is announced each year. Funds for single- or multi-year…
Time Running Out to Submit CSP Applications
…maybe EQIP. The Environmental Quality Incentives program is something that can help you get ready.” CSP applications will need to be submitted by the deadline, then the process of determining…
Conservation Stewardship Program Applications Due by May 10
…agency a lot more flexibility just to administer,” said NRCS Deputy Chief Jimmy Bramblett. “Much like EQIP and all of the kinds of special programs that are primarily focused on…