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No updates from Washington on crp at this time. Hopefully there will be re-enrollment options. But we have had similar circumstances in the past and may not hear anything till mid summer.

For the past 20 years The national crp acreage cap trends down during a republican administration typically. During a democratic administration the cap slightly goes up and typically higher rental rates and Incentive payments above and beyond. The kicker has been that the minimum ebi score to...

Unfortunately NRCS is not the lead agency on HEL or wetland compliance.. FARM Service Agency is the legal lead. Fsa is the only agency that can legally enforce HEL and wetland compliance. NRCS does the leg work, the field work, and even the letters and talking to the customer. But FSA controlls...

Crp is not perfect. It has problems all across the country. Dont throw the baby out with the bathwater. Please be vocal with legislators about your desires. The project 2025 plan clearly has identified "Elimination of conservation reserve program". Much of the current ongoing align with the...

All farm bill cintracts and agreements got frozen for a couple days. If your project was funded by traditional farmbill money, the switch has been turned back on. But If you project was funded using IRA, it is paused at this time. If you don't know where your money came from, call your nrcs...

Don't forget that slope matters. Most digital mapping including the planter acreage , onx maps, and fsa maps is determining acres in 2d. Slope can affect that and can cause measurements to be off lot. If your happy and farmer is happy no reason to worry.

Really enjoy the story behind the hunt. Especially the respect given to such as magnificent animal. Congrats to you! The best part is that you got to share it with someone that means more to you than every deer in the world. Special moment that can not be bought with any amount of money. True...

Add more food thru your timber management. Create browse for deer to take pressure off your food plots. There is a reason why they are hitting plots so hard right now. It indicates a food stresser period. On many farms food plot management without forest management is Like trying to fill your...

Fall spray is much better long term than spring spray on tall fescue. 1.5 glyphosate per acre in fall in early October. Might go ahead and mix in some AMS to help with burn down. Tall fescue should be 4 to 8 inches tall when sprayed. Mow now if needed. Sod will stay all winter to help with...

Too many variables with next farm bill. Senate wants to cut crp payments back to 35% and many other cuts. If the rates are acceptable to you get in the door now. The continous sign up period will end in July. If your not signed up by then , you will have to wait till after October. Much of...

You will have a nice thick stand. Follow up with plenty of fertilizer. Looking forward to seeing your success!

32k will have much smaller heads. So depending on objectives that maybe ok. I plant about 20 acres a year for doves and plant 18k to 23k depending on variety and time of year. Start clean, use a good pre emergent program and they will do good on new ground if the deer don't find them. I plant...

Each crp contracts is to be devoted to a cp#. For example cp1 is introduced grasses, cp2 is native grasses, cp3 is trees...etc. your specific cp practice may or may not allow an additional cp12(food plot). So if your contract does not include cp12, then your not authorized to have food plots...

You nailed it... it's the difference of value without easement vs with easement. That is determined by an appraisal. Each parcel is different. But I typically see them range from $1200 to $4500 / ac. No one will know the value until the appraisal is done. That is done at no cost to you, once...

Your correct ALE is a great option. Just need that eligible partner to sponsor the project. That is most common holdup that I run into when folks are looking to apply.

Don't forget the restoration cost. You want the nrcs to do all the restoration. If you do it, then you will be taxed on that also. It is a great program for wildlife. Don't let the red tape scare ya.

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for the 1st batching period for continous crp. Applicants should be notified of acceptance in late April. This is to monitor sign up acres and not over enroll. General sign up ends March 29th 2024. If there is remaining acres after this continous sign up...

Anything is possible. But FSA will not likely approve a change during the contract period. There is nothing on manual that authorize such changes. FSA will allow the contract holder the option to upgrade cover if requested as part of re-enrollment and provide cost share. Currently there is a...

I ran stihl for many miles of firebreaks. But have started to buy a few of the redmax blowers. They have been bullet proof and start every time without any issues.

As a new enrollment, up to 5% MAY be allowed in food plots in the wetland restoration plan of operations. Once enrolled and restored, then things get more tricky. It is not likely that they will allow you to remove trees to plant food. But maybe there are areas that trees didn't survive, then...