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• Many of the CSP enhancements improve soil quality, which helps land become more resilient to extreme weather.  Several other improvements are available for producers, including intensive rotational grazing, intercropping and wildlife friendly fencing.
• Because of the extreme weather in 2012, more interest and participation in the cover crop enhancements is expected this year, according to NRCS experts.
• A CSP self-screening checklist is available to help producers determine if the program is suitable for their operation. The checklist highlights basic information about CSP eligibility requirements, stewardship threshold requirements and payment types.
• For the checklist and additional information, visit the CSP website
• (http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/csp/), visit your local USDA NRCS office, or contact South Dakota CSP Coordinator, Jessica Michalski at (605) 532-3686 Ext. 4.