Conservation Programs: CRP, ACEP, EQIP

CRP

23M enrolled acres, 4-of-6 cropping history requirement, EBI scoring (6 factors, up to 595 points), payments $30-$300/acre.

ACEP

Agricultural Land Easements (50% FMV) and Wetland Reserve Easements (permanent or 30-year, $1,500-$4,000/acre).

EQIP

$2.25B annual funding, cover crops $40-$70/acre, nutrient management $7-$20/acre, pivot conversion $25K-$75K.