USDA NRCS reports high interest in conservation programs as FY2027 begins
Lehi of the USDA NRCS told the Winnebago County Land & Water committee that the federal fiscal year rollover to 2027 lets the agency start delayed payments and that roughly 30 equipment CSP applications were submitted, one of the highest recent totals.
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Lehi, a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service representative, told the Land & Water Conservation Committee that the agency has moved into federal fiscal year 2027 and can begin processing rollover payments and outstanding obligations. "We had about 30 applications — one of the highest numbers that we've had in the last few years," Lehi said, noting applicants sought cover crops, no-till, prairie plantings, tree plantings and on-farm energy audits.
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