The EQIP-CIC is a program that combines EQIP Classic practices with the benefits of enhancements with Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) into High Priority Areas (HPA) determined by the State Conservationist in Utah.
The EQIP-CIC is a program that combines EQIP Classic practices with the benefits of enhancements with Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) into High Priority Areas (HPA) determined by the State Conservationist in Utah.
Overview
The Environmental Quality Incentive Program - Conservation Incentive Contract (EQIP-CIC) is a program that combines EQIP Classic practices with the benefits of enhancements with Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) into High Priority Areas (HPA) determined by the State Conservationist in Utah. Landowners are encouraged to apply by Coming Soon.
The 2018 Farm Bill introduced EQIP incentive contracts to expand resource benefits for producers through incentive conservation practices such as cover crops, transition to resource conserving crop rotations, and precision agriculture technologies along with a similarly broad suite of incentive practices for ranchers and nonindustrial private forest operators. EQIP incentive contracts can be a steppingstone for producers between EQIP classic and Conservation Stewardship Program contracts without enrolling the entire operation.
Application Deadline for EQIP-CIC in Utah:
The application deadline for EQIP-CIC "First Batching" is January 6, 2023; However, applications for all NRCS programs are accepted year-round.
NRCS Utah Announces Application Cutoff Dates for Conservation Assistance
- EQIP-CIC is January 6, 2023
How do I Apply
The application deadline for EQIP-CIC "First Batching" for FY2023 is "To Be Announced Soon" However, applications for all NRCS programs are accepted year-round.NRCS Utah Announces Application Cutoff Dates for Conservation Assistance
Land Uses
Crop
Pasture
Range
Eligible Conservation Practices
FY 2023 EQIP-CIC Utah Eligible Practices
Primary Practices
- Conservation Crop Rotation, Units (AC), Lifespan 1
- Residue and Tillage Management No Till, Units (AC), Lifespan 1
- Leaver Crop, Units (AC), Lifespan 1
- Residue and Tillage Management, Reduced Till, Units (AC), Lifespan 1
- Mulching, Units (AC), Lifespan 1
- Forage Harvest Management, Units (AC), Lifespan 1
- Prescribed Grazing, Units (AC), Lifespan 1
- Nutrient Management, Units (AC), Lifespan 1
Supportive Practices
- Code 1324 Deep Tillage Ac 1
- Code1332 Contour Buffer Strips Ac 5
- Code 1382 Fence Ft 20
- Code 1512 Forage and Biomass Planting Ac 5
- Code 1516 Livestock Pipeline Ft 20
- Code 1528 Prescribed Grazing Ac 1
- Code 1533 Pumping Plant No 15
- Code 1561 Heavy Use Area Protection Ac 10
- Code 1516 Livestock Shelter Structure No 10
- Code 1585 Stripcropping Ac 5
- Code 1587 Structure for Water Control No 20
- Code 1614 Watering Facility No 10
Utah Priority Resource Concerns
FY 2023 EQIP-CIC Utah Priority Resource Concerns
- Livestock Production Limitation
Feed and Forage Balance
Inadequate Livestock Shelter - Soil Quality Limitation
Aggregate Instability
Compaction
Concentration of Salts or Other Chemicals
Organic Matter Depletion
Soil Organism Habitat Loss or Degradation
Additional Resources
https: / /www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/myportal/ nrcsstaging/ main/ national/ programs/ financiaI/ eqip/
More Information:
Find a local USDA Service Center.
Utah Environmental Quality Incentive Program - Conservation Incentive Contract contacts: James Huggard
Utah USDA/NRCS CSP Program Manager
Office: 435-381-2300 x109
james.huggard@usda.gov