bryan, up until this year, i didn't think about the crp much at all. our farm is almost all ductivity soils and we only have a few odd acres of highly erodible land or other tracts that seemed suitable for crp. in addition, the payment has been way below going rents. however, as you have mentioned, your experience may vary. i have heard farmers comment that in other areas crp payments are not just competitive, but above the market. hence the problem that irritates some producers, especially young farmers - less now, i just want point out three things that could complicate this debate in the near future. first, the pollinator program. we just signed up a handful of awkward acres at the end of one field just to get rid of the hassle of farming it. when i agreed to the contract this spring i was patting myself on the back for doing my environmental duty and taking a payment lower than the rent, but if rents do soften my contract could look like a good business deal, in addition to a stewardship improvement. another factor is i expect calls for acres and p