Back in December (12/23/09) we posted a blog entry on the history of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), along with a link to a Farm Journal article that discussed some potential changes to the popular 25 year-old program. At that time, there was debate as to the future of the CRP program.
Well, the future of CRP appears to be taking shape. Specifically, U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced an expansion of the program designed to attract protection for, and expansion of, acreage suitable for ducks, quail, and pheasants – among other initiatives. To read more about the announcement, check out the February 28, 2010 article published by the Des Moines Register (click here to read the article).
What do you think – is CRP a good place for the Federal government to continue allocating funds? Send me an e-mail at doug@loranda.com to let me know your thoughts.
