Expiring CRP Acres

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ANNOUNCER:

HUNDREDS OF IOWA FARMERS ARE FACING THE DECISION WHETHER TO EXTEND OR RENEW THEIR CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM (CRP) CONTRACTS. IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT TAKING YOUR CRP LAND OUT OF THE PROGRAM, NRCS GRASSLAND CONSERVATIONIST BRIAN PETERSON URGES YOU TO CONSIDER YOUR LAND USE OPTIONS.

CRP is Expiring (WAV, 1.4 MB, 00:34):

Brian Peterson: 
(Transcript) "CRP ground is considered cropland, but not all cropland is created equal in terms of erosion and yield potential. Depending on soil types, there may be better economical and environmental uses for ground coming out of CRP. In many cases, the best option may be a mix of land uses, including CRP. All CRP contract holders are encouraged to explore all their land use options by visiting their local NRCS office by the 28th of April for those with contracts expiring in 2007."

ANNOUNCER:

THOSE PEOPLE WITH CONTRACTS EXPIRING IN 2008, 2009 AND 2010 WILL HAVE UNTIL JUNE 30 TO DECIDE WHAT TO DO WITH THEIR CONTRACTS, BASED ON THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO THEM FROM THE FARM SERVICE AGENCY. 

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If you would like an in-depth interview with Brian Peterson or one of Iowa's regional grassland conservationists, please contact Brian at 515-284-4370 or Dick Tremain, Public Affairs Specialist at 515-284-4262 or your county’s NRCS District Conservationist.

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