The long-awaited new rule for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants and the 2015 “Notice of Solicitation of Applications” was published this week in the Federal Register. This is important if you (or someone you know) will be purchasing energy efficient equipment in the next 2 years, such as a grain dryer, irrigation … Continue reading Rural Energy for America Program Grant Deadline Announced by the USDA
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Improvements in EQIP Program will benefit Grain Producers
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) wants to incentivize farms for improving their energy efficiency. Due to the success of a recent energy efficiency program in several states, NRCS offices in other states will adopt the new program for energy efficiency improvements, which will benefit grain producers via Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding. The … Continue reading Improvements in EQIP Program will benefit Grain Producers
On-Farm Assessments
New Activity Plan 128 replaces 122 and 124 On-Farm Energy Assessments; Available through NRCS, USDA On August 28, 2014, Technical Service Provider (TSP), Bruce Everly, attended the USDA’s training on new Conservation Activity Plan 128. The new Activity Plan, available October 1, 2014, will include the examination of what was previously in energy practice … Continue reading On-Farm Assessments
REAP GRANT DEADLINE ANNOUNCED FOR 2014 FUNDING
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to award up to $12.3 million in grants and $57.8 million in guaranteed loans for this funding round. Additional REAP funds provided by the 2014 Farm Bill will be made available with a subsequent notice. Please contact EIM, LLC as soon as possible if you want to submit … Continue reading REAP GRANT DEADLINE ANNOUNCED FOR 2014 FUNDING
There’s a lot to do when you’re a grain farmer.
Every day you confront new information, problems and costs that must be dealt with in a positive way to continue your prosperity. As you try to dig through the piles of paper work, it probably seems like nothing is simple anymore. In a way, you are right. For most of us our fathers did … Continue reading There’s a lot to do when you’re a grain farmer.
