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The deadline for Nebraska producers to submit initial paperwork for the Conservation Stewardship Program and Environmental Quality Incentives Program is Nov. 18.

CSP and EQIP are working lands programs that allow farmers and ranchers to address natural resource priorities while maintaining agricultural production. They are administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and provide financial and technical assistance for producers interested in implementing conservation practices.

“In contrast to a one-size-fits-all approach, these programs all...