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USDA Announces Dates for Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands Signups

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FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov

SYRACUSE, New York, July 13, 2021 –– Agricultural producers and landowners in New York can apply for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands signup from July 12 until August 20. This year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated signup options to provide greater incentives for producers and increased the program’s conservation and climate benefits, including setting a minimum rental rate and identifying two national priority zones.

USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for 3 Arizona Contiguous Counties Affected by Drought

Physical loss loans through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses. Examples of property commonly affected include essential farm buildings, fixtures to real estate, equipment, livestock, perennial crops, fruit and nut bearing trees, and harvested or stored crops and hay.

Impacted Area: ARIZONA