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Some Farmers Would Lose Subsidies Under Farm Bill  (7/19/2007)
(AP) WASHINGTON
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CRP developments dismay conservation groups

CRP developments dismay conservation groups  (2/19/2007)
By Doug Smith, Star Tribune
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Photographer joins campaign to enroll more CREP lands  (2/19/2007)
Tribune Sports West Central Tribune
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Call Now to Save CSP!  (1/29/2007)
Urgent Action Needed!
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Updates for CSP Committee  (1/15/2007)
Sign Up For Regular Updates Here!
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Groups want CSP focus in '07 Farm Bill

Groups want CSP focus in '07 Farm Bill  (10/23/2006)
By Tim Spielman; Outdoor News
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Guebert -- CRP program is under sharp attack  (10/6/2006)
Agrinews Editorial
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USDA Selects 51 Watersheds For 2007 Conservation Security Program

USDA Selects 51 Watersheds For 2007 Conservation Security Program  (9/28/2006)
These watersheds represent more than 64,500 of the nation's potentially eligible farms and ranches, covering nearly 24 million acres of cropland and grazing land.
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Emergency Grazing and CRP Allocations  (9/20/2006)
The Minnesota NRCS State Technical Committee today concurred to support the extension of the end date for emergency grazing in the 25 drought stressed counties from September ...
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USDA Extends Emergency Grazing on CRP Acres in 30 States

USDA Extends Emergency Grazing on CRP Acres in 30 States  (9/19/2006)
"This emergency relief measure will provide feed and forage to producers who have lost hay stocks and grazing lands because of drought."
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Arlen Lancaster Appointed as New NRCS Chief

Arlen Lancaster Appointed as New NRCS Chief  (9/5/2006)

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Conservation Security Program Contract Modification Process Announced

Conservation Security Program Contract Modification Process Announced  (9/5/2006)

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USDA Amends Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program Regulations

USDA Amends Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program Regulations  (9/5/2006)

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USDA Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) Study Released

USDA Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) Study Released  (9/5/2006)

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New USDA Policy Directive on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

New USDA Policy Directive on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers  (9/5/2006)

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New Pasture and Rangeland Insurance Tools

New Pasture and Rangeland Insurance Tools  (9/5/2006)

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GE Creeping Bentgrass Escapes from Research Site

GE Creeping Bentgrass Escapes from Research Site  (9/5/2006)

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EPA Announces Next Steps for CAFO Air Compliance Agreement Initiative  (9/5/2006)

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Targeted Watersheds Grant Program Request for Applications Issued

Targeted Watersheds Grant Program Request for Applications Issued  (9/5/2006)

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2006 Edition of Agricultural Resources and Environmental Indicators Released  (9/5/2006)

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USGS Report on Pollutants in Private Drinking Water Wells

USGS Report on Pollutants in Private Drinking Water Wells  (9/5/2006)

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USDA News

USDA News  (5/30/2006)
Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative Grants Announced:
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Congressional Conservation News from the Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Congressional Conservation News from the Sustainable Agriculture Coalition  (5/26/2006)
Wetlands Reserve Program
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NRCS Strategic Plan Released

NRCS Strategic Plan Released  (4/24/2006)
NRCS this week released its five-year Strategic Plan
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Stakeholder input on the 2007 Farm Bill Conservation Policy Recommendations are being developed by Governor Pawlentys Clean Water Cabinet.

Stakeholder input on the 2007 Farm Bill Conservation Policy Recommendations are being developed by Governor Pawlentys Clean Water Cabinet.  (3/6/2006)
The Cabinet is soliciting your input, participation in an online forum and written positions your organization has developed (or plans to develop within the next several month...
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Johanns Announces Sign-Up For 2006 Conservation Security Program

Johanns Announces Sign-Up For 2006 Conservation Security Program  (1/31/2006)
Sign-up will be Feb 13, 2006 - March 31, 2006
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Special Wetlands and Grazing Project Funding Available

Special Wetlands and Grazing Project Funding Available  (1/25/2006)
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is making $9.5 million available for Wetlands Reserve Enhancement Program
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EQIP Payment Adjustments for Energy Costs  (1/25/2006)
According to USDA, the one-time adjustment will apply to EQIP contracts from 2004 or earlier and the increase will be paid for practices that are completed by June 30, 2006.
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2006 CSP Watersheds Announced

2006 CSP Watersheds Announced  (9/13/2005)
USDA announced 110 watersheds for the 2006 sign-up.
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Local Work Group Meetings and Listening Sessions in August and September

Local Work Group Meetings and Listening Sessions in August and September   (9/6/2005)
You are invited to attend to provide input on the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for 2006.
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