The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that Continuous Conservation Reserve Program offers can be submitted during a second batching period that runs now through May 1st. Additionally, USDA is reminding producers and landowners of the upcoming April 17th deadline for both the Farmer Bridge Assistance program and the General Conservation Reserve Program Signup.

USDA’s Farm Service Agency has already made over $9.4 billion in Bridge Assistance  payments to row crop producers in response to trade market disruptions and increased production costs.

Landowners and producers still have time to submit General CRP offers to convert highly erodible land or environmentally sensitive acreage to vegetative cover to improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and enhance wildlife habitat.

To meet upcoming program deadlines, producers should contact their local FSA county office to make an appointment for assistance.