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Farmer Support: New Rules for Land and Water Conservation Programs

New regulations modify the land conservation program, making it easier for farmers to participate and offering more flexible payments. This aims to improve land management, especially in drought conditions, and support environmentally friendly practices. Farmers can expect more favorable financial terms and greater freedom in choosing conservation actions.
Key points
Increased flexibility in choosing conservation practices on land, including the option for dryland agricultural uses and grazing.
New payment rules for water rights retirement or dryland farming, with potential for retroactive payment adjustments.
Exemption of conservation program payments from income limitations, potentially increasing support for farmers.
Streamlined agreements for land conservation, including for agricultural land with continuous cropping.
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Additional Information
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Improvement Act of 2023
Print number: HR 4213
Sponsor: Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4]
Process start date: 2023-06-20