30 Jun 2025
🌱USDA Proposes Revisions to Conservation Practices Handbook
Proposed Revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices for the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Summary
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is revising specific conservation practice standards (CPS) in the National Handbook of Conservation Practices (NHCP). NRCS is also giving the public an opportunity to provide comments on the proposed changes to the specific CPS.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The proposed revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices (CPS) directly affect compliance and regulatory requirements for businesses engaged in agriculture, especially regarding conservation practices on erodible or wetland land. Business owners may need to adapt to new standards outlined in the revisions, which can impact operational practices and financial planning significantly.