Website Provides Listing of CRP Sign-Up Meetings by State

A website has been developed to help farmers and ranchers find a meeting to discuss the upcoming Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) sign-up. The 45th general CRP sign-up opens May 20 and runs through June 14. During that time, producers can sign up to receive cost-share assistance to plant long-term, resource-conserving covers and receive annual rental payment for the length of the contract, which is 10-15 years. The meetings will provide information on eligibility requirements, ways to increase acceptance into the program, annual payment rates and CRP practices and management options. The website — sponsored by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever — allows users to click on a map to view upcoming meetings in their state. Visit the website.