(Des Moines)– Officials with the Farm Services Agency announced today (Thurs.) the sign-up deadline for the Conservation Reserve Program has been extended through Friday, April 13th.
The current sign-up is for the CRP’s competitive general program. Landowners may offer eligible land at their county Farm Service Agency office. Land currently not enrolled may be offered as well, provided all eligibility requirements are met. In addition, current CRP participants with contracts expiring September 30th of this year may make new contract offers. Contracts awarded under the current signup are scheduled to become effective October 1st. The land being entered for signup will be evaluated and ranked on an Environmental Benefits Index.
In addition to the general sign-up, CRP’s continuous sign-up program is ongoing. Land enrolled in that program represents the most environmentally desirable and sensitive land.
