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Higher Payments and New Funding for Conservation Reserve Program Landowners.

This bill significantly increases financial incentives for farmers and landowners participating in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). It raises the maximum annual rental payment limit from $50,000 to $125,000, making the program more appealing to larger operations. Furthermore, it introduces cost-sharing payments for establishing grazing infrastructure, such as fences and water systems, promoting sustainable land management and easier reenrollment.
Key points
The annual rental payment limit for CRP participants is increased from $50,000 to $125,000 per person or entity.
Landowners can receive federal cost-sharing funds to build grazing infrastructure (fences, wells, water tanks) on enrolled conservation land.
Land used for state wildlife enhancement practices is now eligible for continuous enrollment in the program.
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Additional Information
Conservation Reserve Program Improvement Act of 2023
Print number: S 174
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Process start date: 2023-01-31