Farmers gain flexibility: Emergency haying allowed on conservation lands during drought.
This law introduces crucial changes for farmers participating in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). It allows emergency haying on CRP lands, even during the primary nesting season, if the region is affected by severe drought (D2 or worse), flooding, wildfire, or another natural disaster. This modification ensures farmers have quick access to animal feed during crises, helping them maintain their livestock operations.
Key points
Allows emergency haying on CRP lands during the primary nesting season, which was previously restricted to protect wildlife.
Haying is permitted only under specific emergency conditions, such as severe drought (D2 or higher), flooding, wildfire, or when forage production loss exceeds 40%.
The change provides farmers with greater flexibility to manage feed resources during climate crises, supporting livestock survival.
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