Application Deadline is March 31, 2025.

ORD, Nebraska -- Since 2019, the Lower Loup NRD has offered cost-share to landowners to upgrade their center pivot systems to become Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI) capable to control the speed of their center pivots. Most modern pivots can be updated to a VRI setup if not already so equipped. The benefits include increased watering efficiency and water savings, a reduction in chemical and fertilizer use as well as the added benefit of associated cost savings, increased yield in low production areas, and reduced yield variation.

The cost-share is limited to two applications per landowner per year and up to $2,000/application. The cost-share rate is $1.37/linear foot based on the length of the center pivot.

Funds are limited. Applications will be received through March 2025 at your local NRCS office. Contact the Lower Loup NRD at (308) 728-3221 with questions.