CRP

In a move toward bolstering conservation efforts, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reopened the signup window for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (Continuous CRP) starting January 12, 2024. This initiative, managed by the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), presents a valuable opportunity for agricultural producers and landowners to engage in conservation activities while receiving […]

As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues into 2023, the effects on the agricultural industry are daunting. Along with the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, the global economy and food supply have taken a major hit. In this post, we’ll look at some of the most significant agricultural consequences, as well as ways

In 2022, the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) returned to the state of Illinois. As part of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), CREP identifies the highest-priority conservation goals in the state. From there, participants are provided with federal and non-federal funds to carry out Conservation Practices (CPs) to fulfill those goals. Since 2015, enrollment in