Participation Challenges May Limit Conservation Incentive Programs

Free conservation program, Precision Conservation Management, expands in eastern Nebraska - Syracuse Journal-Democrat

Press Release Precision Conservation Management (PCM) is expanding its Nebraska presence with the addition of two new regions, bringing the program’s free, one-on-one farm data… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Participation Challenges May Limit Conservation Incentive Programs

Editors’ Highlights are summaries of recent papers by AGU’s journal editors. Source: Community Science As flooding becomes more frequent, nature-based solutions (NBS), such as restoring wetlands or improving soil health, can help reduce flood impacts while supporting healthy landscapes. Financial incentive programs are available to help landowners pay for these practices, yet participation remains lower than expected. Moore et al. [2026] explore…

Announcing Application Deadline Date for Conservation Program Funding

WASHINGTON — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in New York is announcing that the fiscal year (FY) 2027 sign-up deadline for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and EQIP Initiatives including the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI)…