Montana

* Conservation Reserve Program Signup Opens: Montana FSA is accepting offers for the Conservation Reserve Program for both General signup and Continuous signup now through June 6. Those interested in this opportunity should contact their County Office for more information or visit the CRP information page. 

* Spring Acreage Certification Under Way: Montana FSA County Offices are preparing for spring acreage certification. Farmers can help County Offices with this process by keeping track of what is planted, where it is planted, and when it is planted, as this information is critical for the completion of acreage certification paperwork. Please communicate with your County Office regarding their certification process for 2025.

* Emergency Commodity Assistance Program: County FSA offices across Montana are accepting applications for the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), a program designed to help producers mitigate the impacts of rising input costs and declining commodity prices. Learn more at this link. Visit the ECAP information page, under How To Apply, for ways to apply for this assistance. The application window is open through Aug. 15, 2025.