Bond County Soil & Water Conservation

06/09/2026

06/05/2026

05/31/2026

FSA is strengthening the farm safety net thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts Act that adds up to 30 million new base acres nationwide. Starting June 1, landowners can update and increase base acres in preparation for enrollment in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2026 and future crop years.

Landowners have until Aug. 31, 2026, to review and consider base acre increases on farms enrolled in ARC or PLC. https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/05-26-2026/usda-announces-base-acre-increase-opportunity-agriculture-risk-price

05/29/2026

The Bond County Soil and Water Conservation District and Bond County Ag in the Classroom have announced the winners of their annual Earth Day and Arbor Day coloring and poster contests. The contests featured coloring entries from students in kindergarten through third grade and poster entries from s...

05/13/2026

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05/11/2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a second national deadline for agricultural producers and landowners to apply for fiscal year 2026 assistance in the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). The deadline to apply is May 29, 2026. NRCS is providing up to $200 million in funding for the application period for agricultural land easements. Submit an application today!

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/agricultural-conservation-easement-program/news/nrcs-announces-second

04/15/2026

Earn up to $20/acre by enrolling in the Bayer Carbon Program. Contact us to see if your fields are eligible.

04/06/2026

The deadline to apply for USDA Farm Service Agency's General Conservation Reserve Program is rapidly approaching. Applications must be submitted by April 17! CRP is a voluntary program that encourages agricultural producers and landowners to convert highly erodible and other environmentally sensitive acreage to vegetative cover, such as native grasses, trees, and riparian buffers. In return, participants receive annual rental payments.