USDA Issuing Conservation Reserve Program Payments

USDA announced that it is issuing approximately $1.8 billion in Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) payments to agricultural producers for 2026, through the CRP and Grassland CRP. These annual rental payments are made to eligible farmers and ranchers who establish long-term, resource-conserving vegetative covers. Additionally, annual rental payments provide a steady income stream for participants, helping to stabilize farm income. For fiscal year 2027, a total of 26.8 million acres will be enrolled in CRP after FSA accepts offers on 2.2 million acres through Grassland, General and Continuous CRP signups for 2026.