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Grazing of Conservation Reserve Program acres recently approved

Fri, 27 May 2011 11:35:24 CDT

Grazing of Conservation Reserve Program acres recently approved Twenty-two counties in western Oklahoma have been approved for emergency grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres due to the extreme drought conditions occurring in these counties. The counties are: Alfalfa, Beaver, Beckham, Blaine, Cimarron, Comanche, Cotton, Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Greer, Harmon, Harper, Jackson, Kiowa, Major, Roger Mills, Texas, Tillman, Washita, Woods, and Woodward.


A CRP participant desiring to graze CRP contract acreage will need to first contact their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to sign appropriate paperwork before any grazing may begin. Livestock producers that do not have CRP may rent grazing privileges from a CRP participant with contract acres available. The emergency grazing period will begin upon approval by FSA of the individual request and continue through the earlier of conditions returning to normal or September 30, 2011.   


The cost for the emergency grazing is 25 percent of the contract's per acre rental rate times the acres actually grazed. This is a special emergency grazing authority since the grazing activity is being allowed during the nesting season where, otherwise, this activity would not be allowed. We are thankful for the support of the wildlife entities that supported the approval of this authorization. Obtain Full details on the CRP emergency grazing from your local FSA office.


Also, for producers that suffered damage to their property due to the May 24, 2011, tornados may be eligible for assistance for removing debris and replacing or restoring fences lost from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) Emergency Conservation Program (ECP). The program provides cost share assistance up to 75 percent of the cost to remove the debris and replace or restore fences.


Livestock lost during the tornados may qualify for the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) through FSA. The LIP provides for payment up to 75 percent of an established market value on livestock lost above a set normal mortality rate. Producer will need to provide verifiable evidence of the livestock loss prior to disposal.


For more information about CRP grazing or the Livestock Indemnity Program, contact your local FSA office, or click here.



   



   

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