CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act of 2025

Key Points

• This bill updates a program that pays farmers to set aside land for conservation. It would let farmers cut hay on this land during emergencies like severe droughts or wildfires. This would be allowed even during the last two weeks of bird nesting season if the county is in a severe drought.
• The government would start helping farmers pay for infrastructure on this land. This includes things like perimeter fences, water wells, and pipelines for livestock. Farmers who install these items would also have an easier time renewing their conservation contracts in the future.
• The bill increases the yearly payment limit for farmers from $50,000 to $125,000. This change is meant to help the program keep up with rising costs and make it more attractive for farmers to participate.
• New rules would prevent haying or grazing if it would cause permanent damage to the plants that wildlife need. It also makes it easier for states to enroll land that is specifically managed to help local wildlife thrive.

Impact Analysis

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