Barn Media 9-15-10: CRP Enrollment Numbers Announced
Bids covering 90 percent of the 4.8 million acres offered by landowners nationwide for enrollment into the Conservation Reserve Program during last month’s general sign-up were accepted. USDA’s Farm Service Agency announced Tuesday that 4.3 million acres will enter the CRP on October 1st – the first day of FY 2011 – bringing total enrollment to 31.2 million acres. The statutory cap is 32 million. FSA Administrator Jonathan Coppess trumpeted the results on a conference call with reporters.
Bids covering 90 percent of the 4.8 million acres offered by landowners nationwide for enrollment into the Conservation Reserve Program during last month’s general sign-up were accepted. USDA’s Farm Service Agency announced Tuesday that 4.3 million acres will enter the CRP on October 1st – the first day of FY 2011 – bringing total enrollment to 31.2 million acres. The statutory cap is 32 million. FSA Administrator Jonathan Coppess trumpeted the results on a conference call with reporters.