Cattlemen's Capitol Concerns: CRP changes may be more likely in light of current conditions

TSCRA Daily News Update, June 20, 2008

CRP changes may be more likely in light of current conditions

The large amount of Midwest crop acreage that is either flooded or in very poor condition is leading to a growing sentiment in Washington toward allowing farming activity on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres.

Some farm-state lawmakers are suggesting to USDA that allowing crops on CRP acres could boost grain and feed supplies, by offsetting some of the acres lost to flooding or persistently wet conditions.