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TOM TAYLOR

ASCS new* correspondent

Now that farm program participants have established adequate conservation protection on their acreage conservation reserve (ACR), or idled cropland, to prevent soil and water erosion, maintenance procedures must be used on the land throughout the year.

To qualify for full program benefits, farmers cannot neglect the acreage and allow it to grow into weeds or to become a harboring place for insects and rodents.

The ACR must be cared for in accordance with provisions of the acreage reduction program contract. Under the program, farmers are required to use normal measures for controlling weeds, insects and ro

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