What is CRP hay?

Where drought was prominent, CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) acres where released for hay production to provide a resource for harvesting winter forage. Since CRP hay isn’t something cattle producers regularly work with, questions often arise regarding its utility as a viable feed source.

Can you bale hay on CRP land?

The eligible CRP acreage is limited to acres located within the approved county. Participants must remove all hay from CRP acreage within 15 days after baling and remove all livestock from CRP acreage no later than 1 day after the end of the emergency grazing period.

Can you hay CRP?

MAKING CRP HAY: Ground that’s seeded down and enrolled in the USDA Conservation Reserve Program can be harvested and grazed, as long as you follow the rules. Answer: CRP contracts approved before July 28, 2010 provided for managed harvesting (haying) and grazing.

What is a good protein level for hay?

Protein levels can range from 8% to 14% in grass hay, and 15% to 22% in legume (alfalfa) hay. In general, a growing horse needs between 12% and 18% protein in their diet for proper growth and development, while most mature horses will do fine on lower protein hay (10% – 12%).

What are the rules for harvesting hay from CRP ground?

USDA allows haying and grazing of CRP ground, but you must follow the rules. FAQ: I have 60 acres enrolled in USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program. What are the rules for harvesting hay from CRP ground, or grazing it? Answer: Provisions in USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program allow for haying and grazing, but you must follow the rules.

When did CRP contract for haying and grazing end?

Answer: CRP contracts approved before July 28, 2010 provided for managed harvesting (haying) and grazing. CRP contracts approved after July 28, 2010 including re-enrollments provide for managed harvesting and what is now referred to as routine grazing practices.

What do you need to know about CRP grasslands?

CRP Grasslands. CRP Grasslands helps landowners and operators protect grassland, including rangeland, and pastureland, and certain other lands, while maintaining the areas as grazing lands. The program emphasizes support for grazing operations, plant and animal biodiversity, and grassland and land containing shrubs and forbs under…

Can you lease a pasture on a CRP farm?

Likewise, CRP participants who do not have livestock, can lease the grazing privileges to an eligible livestock producer. For more information on CRP haying and grazing, contact your local FSA office at offices.usda.gov. No HTML tags allowed.