Emergency EQIP Assistance Extended for Nebraska Producers Affected by Wildfires

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is extending the deadline to offer critical assistance to Nebraska farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners affected by recent wildfires. This sign up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) will remain open and applications are being accepted from producers impacted across the state until July 31, 2026.

Nebraska NRCS is actively providing both technical and financial assistance to help landowners recover from wildfire damage and restore the health and productivity of their working lands. NRCS understands the value and the need to extend this emergency EQIP opportunity, eligible producers may receive support for a variety of conservation practices, including:

• Repairing or replacing damaged livestock grazing system infrastructure,
• Restoring and or replacing valuable forage resources essential for livestock needs.

Producers affected by the wildfires need to contact their local USDA Service Center as soon as possible to complete an application and early start waiver if necessary. NRCS staff are available to assess damage, develop conservation plans, and help determine which practices best support recovery efforts.

For more information about EQIP or to locate your nearest USDA Service Center, visit: Nebraska NRCS EQIP.

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