NRCS cost information is available in numerous sources. Cost information is in Section I of the NRCS Field Office Technical Guide for each state. Prior to FY2008, NRCS used state cost lists for conservation program payments, but paid as a percent of actual costs for most practices. After FY2008, NRCS paid state payment rates as flat rate per practice. In FY2012, NRCS moved from state-determined to nationally determined payment rates. The state payment rates are available under the Programs page for each NRCS state website. NRCS cost information sources include:
