Higher Payments for Farmers Protecting Soil Health and Wildlife Habitat.
This law increases financial support for farmers who implement practices that benefit both soil health and wildlife habitats simultaneously. Producers can receive up to 90% reimbursement for costs related to activities like no-till farming or establishing cover crops. The goal is to boost environmental stewardship on agricultural lands, indirectly benefiting local ecosystems and climate mitigation efforts.
Key points
Farmers receive increased payments (up to 90% of costs) for projects that combine soil conservation and wildlife habitat protection under EQIP and CSP programs.
Applications addressing both soil and wildlife concerns will be prioritized in federal conservation programs.
New supplemental payments are introduced for 'co-benefit activities' that improve habitats, increase soil carbon storage, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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