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Conservation Funding Initiatives in the Upper Mississippi Basin: Maximizing Environmental Impact

Explore the impact of the Farm Bill allocations on conservation programs in the UMRB states, including CRP, CSP, WRP, and EQIP. Learn about funding distribution, key initiatives, and future considerations to enhance environmental stewardship.

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Conservation Funding Initiatives in the Upper Mississippi Basin: Maximizing Environmental Impact

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  1. The Farm Bill and the Upper Mississippi Basin Keith Jackson Area Biologist Missouri Department of Conservation

  2. FY 2005 Allocation $675,000,000

  3. CRP in the UMRB States • 20% of nation’s acreage ( 7 million acres) • 27% of all CRP payments • 42% of all CCRP acres (1.3 million acres)

  4. CRP in the UMRB States

  5. CRP Food For Thought • UMRB Conservation Priority Area • Buffer gullies • Require native grasses

  6. CSP in the UMRB States • Iowa and Missouri had largest number of accepted applicants and most dollars • 34% of all applications • Approximately 1.5 million acres in contract

  7. CSP in the UMRB States

  8. CSP Food For Thought • Divert subsidies to CSP • Encourage Partner participation

  9. WRP in the UMRB States • 25-30% of all WRP dollars obligated • 4 of the top 10 states in acreage (through FY04)

  10. WRP Food For Thought • Continue funding at current levels • Critical to meet “No net loss” goal

  11. EQIP in the UMRB States • 10% of all obligated dollars. • FY03 had $42.6 M for livestock. • Size and diversity of projects.

  12. Food For Thought • Continue EQIP in 2007 at current levels • Continue to address multiple resources Pest Management Nutrient Management Forestry

  13. In Summary • 20% of all CRP acres • 34% of all CSP applications • Iowa and Missouri top in dollars • 25-30% of all WRP dollars • 4 of top 10 states in acreage • 10% of all EQIP dollars

  14. Food For Thought • UMRB Conservation Priority Area • CCRP (gullies and native grasses) • Redirect subsidies to CSP green payments • Continue funding WRP and EQIP at current levels • MORE USDA TA • WHIP, GRP and FRPP

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