2.2 million acres accepted into USDA's conservation programs, led by Nebraska, nearing 27-million-acre cap.

The USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) has accepted over 2.2 million acres into the Grassland, General, and Continuous Conservation Reserve Programs, nearing the 27-million-acre cap. Nebraska leads in enrolled acres this year, and the Grassland CRP includes over 1.4 million acres for haying and grazing practices, enhancing resilience against drought and wildfires. The programs aim to support agricultural producers, landowners, and conservation efforts.

August 19, 2024
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