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What is a wildlife management area and why are these areas so important?

September 29, 2023 / Environmental Conservation, General

Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) play a crucial role in preserving our natural environment and the diverse species that call it home. These areas, set aside for the protection and conservation of wildlife and their habitats, are invaluable for several reasons. What Is a Wildlife Management Area? A Wildlife Management Area is a designated tract of […]

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What is the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program?

April 24, 2023 / Agricultural News, Environmental Conservation, General

Developed by the USDA as a part of CRP, the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program is a federally funded initiative designed to preserve grasslands across the country. Specifically, the program was established to ensure that environmentally sensitive grassland, or other land of significant value, is conserved rather than farmed. In 2022, over 3.1 million acres of

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The Benefits of the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) Initiative

April 13, 2023 / Environmental Conservation, General, Soil, Wildlife Conservation

As part of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) Initiative is designed to enhance important wildlife habitat to achieve local conservation goals. SAFE is a component of CRP that specifically focuses on working with private landowners to convert their land into valuable wildlife habitat. For the environment, the land,

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What’s New with CRP?

May 18, 2022 / Agricultural News, CRP, General

Chances are, if you’re a landowner participating in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), you don’t have much time to stay up to date on the most recent CRP news. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the latest updates, improvements, and initiatives of CRP to keep you in the loop. 2022 Enrollment As of May 13,

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Conservation Reserve Program Pros and Cons

CRP Pros and Cons

March 1, 2022 / CRP, Environmental Conservation, General, Wildlife Conservation

If you’re considering enrolling your land in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), you likely already have some idea of the benefits of participating in this program. But you may be wondering what, if anything, are the drawbacks to CRP? While the positives of participating in CRP certainly outweigh the negatives, it’s important to understand both

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Top 3 Reasons CRP Landowners Choose FDCE

February 21, 2022 / Agricultural News, CRP, General

Each year, FDCE conducts a customer survey to gain feedback on the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) services we provide. For our 2021 survey, we were thrilled to receive overwhelmingly positive results. Over 82% of our customers reported that they were satisfied or very satisfied with our services, while 85% of respondents stated they were likely

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Rules for Maintaining Your CRP Acres

January 14, 2022 / CRP, Environmental Conservation, General, Wildlife Conservation

Establishing your Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) project on your eligible farmland is the first step in taking advantage of the extensive benefits associated with the program. There are a number of eligibility requirements you and your land must meet in order to participate in CRP, but once the initial phase of planting and growing has

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Why Choose Prairie Strips Over Traditional Strip Designs?

January 5, 2022 / CRP, Environmental Conservation, General, Wildlife Conservation

When beginning your contract with the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), you may have questions regarding which types of farming practices are best suited for maximizing the benefits of the program. Through the Clean Lakes, Estuaries and Rivers (CLEAR) Initiative established by the CRP, CP-43 Prairie Strips is a new project designed to assist you with

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How Will the New Administration Impact Farmers?

February 12, 2021 / Agricultural News, Environmental Conservation, General

On January 20, 2021, Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States. Since then, he has passed over 50 executive orders with more on their way. Despite the lingering effects of the global pandemic, climate protection and clean energy remain primary focuses for President Biden’s administration. This includes setting the US on a course of eliminating carbon pollution

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Joining the Conservation Reserve Program in 2021

December 18, 2020 / Agricultural News, CRP, General

As 2020 comes to a close, many are looking optimistically towards the future. A new year brings new opportunities. For farmers and landowners interesting in joining the Conservation Reserve Program, enrollment for general CRP will be opening once more. General enrollment for 2021 will begin on January 4th, and it will continue until February 12. During this time, interested prospects may submit a bid to earn a contract and enter

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