Minnesota drought: Emergency haying on CRP land authorized West Polk FSA office has more information for those needing it Times Report Haying and grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres is authorized under certain conditions to provide emergency relief to livestock producers due to certain natural disasters. Drought conditions are tough for our livestock producers, but emergency haying and grazing use of Conservation Reserve Program acres can provide temporary relief to these producers. Emergency haying and grazing of CRP acres may be authorized within a county to provide relief to livestock producers in areas affected by a severe drought or similar natural disaster. Emergency haying and grazing status is reviewed and authorized each Thursday using the U.S. Drought monitor. Counties are eligible for emergency haying and grazing due to drought conditions on a county by county basis, when a county is designated as level “D2 Drought - Severe” according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. CRP contract holders who would like to use this option must contact the County FSA office prior to conducting any haying or grazing activity and receive written approval.