Newton, IL, USA / WIKK 103.5 FM The Eagle | Classic Rock Mar 11, 2021 8:00 AM (SPRINGFIELD) The Natural Resource Conservation Service has announced funding is now available for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program and the Agricultural Land Easement (ACEP-ALE) program. While the ALE sign-up is continuous, funding cut-offs are established to allow eligible applications to compete for funding. The first funding cutoff for this fiscal year is March 22, 2021, a week from this coming Monday. Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, interested producers need to set up phone appointments with their local NRCS office or go online to www.nrcs.usda.gov.