Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Improvement Act of 2024

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Legislation Details

Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to modify the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP).
Introduces changes to the payment structure for agreements under the CREP, allowing for variable allocation of annual payments.
Establishes specific payment rates for agreements involving the retirement of water rights and dryland agricultural uses.
Ensures retroactive application of payment rate adjustments for certain agreements entered into before the enactment of the amendments.
Modifies requirements for agricultural land under CREP to include continuous crop or crop rotation maintenance.
Changes the language regarding best management practices to align with conservation plans.
Exempts rental payments received under CREP agreements from payment limitations that apply to other programs.

Amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to modify the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP).
Introduces changes to the payment structure for agreements under the CREP, allowing for variable allocation of annual payments.
Establishes specific payment rates for agreements involving the retirement of water rights and dryland agricultural uses.
Ensures retroactive application of payment rate adjustments for certain agreements entered into before the enactment of the amendments.
Modifies requirements for agricultural land under CREP to include continuous crop or crop rotation maintenance.
Changes the language regarding best management practices to align with conservation plans.
Exempts rental payments received under CREP agreements from payment limitations that apply to other programs.