This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102 and E.O. 12372. New contracts are not being accepted. Current contracts remain in effect with payments being made until the expiration date. Applicants must develop an approved conservation plan with local soil and water conservation district representatives. New contracts are not being accepted.
Current contracts remain in effect with payments being made until the expiration date.
The period officially specified for the program year. Participants may appeal to the National Appeals Division. There are currently 4,953 agreements covering 614,648 acres in effect. Program is announced through the news media and in letters to eligible participants in the county area designated by the Secretary of Agriculture as a participating county. Annual payments may be made within the announced rate structures, for the eligible acreage.