Tricolored Blackbird Conservation Payment Scenario Restored
Published Friday, February 27, 2026
Following a month of uncertainty, California Farm Bureau received news this week that the silage delay scenario has been restored to the Tricolored Blackbird Regional Conservation Partnership Program and Environmental Quality Incentives Program lists for this year’s upcoming season. The scenario is used to compensate landowners who delay harvest of their silage crops due to nesting tricolored blackbirds in their fields, typically in the range of $700-$1,100 per acre.
The exact dollar amount hasn’t yet been published for this season, but we are hearing it is slightly lower than last year’s average rate. Last year, the rate varied by county cost of living. This year, it will be a flat rate across the board. Details about exact dollar amounts for this funding scenario will be forthcoming.
Staff contact: Richard Filgas, rfilgas@cfbf.com.
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