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CRP emergency grazing approved for Hamilton, Morton and Stevens countiesKansas Bill R. Fuller, State Director of the Kansas Farm Service Agency announced June 25 that emergency grazing of Conservation Reserve Program acreage has been approved for Hamilton, Morton and Stevens counties in Kansas. According to the Drought Monitor, these counties are listed at level D3-Extreme Drought. "This authorization provides relief for many Kansas livestock producers who have suffered through severe drought conditions for many years," said Fuller. "The drought has depleted hay supplies and affected the growth of hay and pasture in parts of Kansas. Many livestock producers cannot maintain their current herds without implementation of CRP emergency grazing." Emergency grazing is allowed through Sept. 30. Participants shall leave at least 25 percent of each field or contiguous CRP fields ungrazed for wildlife, or graze not more than 75 percent of the stocking rate. All livestock must be removed by the end of this grazing period. Emergency grazing and Critical Use haying or grazing is not allowed on the same acreage. CRP participants in approved counties shall contact the local FSA county office to request emergency grazing on an individual contract basis prior to use. Participants will work with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to develop a forage management plan. If the CRP cover is destroyed, the practice must be re-established at their own expense to remain in compliance with the CRP contract. Participants must also accept a 25 percent reduction in the annual rental payment for the acres actually grazed.
Date: 6/30/08 Advertisement
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