CP38 — State Acres for Wildlife (SAFE)
USDA CP38 SAFE mixes tuned to your state's priority species and habitat spec.
CP38 State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) is a state-specific CRP practice: every state defines its own priority species and seeding sheet. Our CP38 mixes are custom-built to your state's SAFE spec — whether that's pheasants in Iowa, bobwhite quail in Missouri, or prairie chickens in Kansas — using the exact grass and forb species and PLS ratios your NRCS office requires.
At a glance
- Seeding rate
- Varies by state SAFE spec (typically 6–10 lbs PLS/acre)
- Coverage / sizes
- Custom-built per state; sold by the acre
- When to plant
- Dormant seeding Nov–Mar is standard; consult your state SAFE sheet.
- Site fit
- Enrolled SAFE acres in participating states — check your local NRCS.
Highlights
- Built to your state's exact SAFE seeding sheet
- Priority-species tuned: pheasant, quail, prairie chicken, monarch
- Meets USDA CP38 SAFE spec for your county
- Documentation package for FSA compliance
Common use cases
- — CP38 SAFE CRP contracts
- — State priority-species habitat restoration
- — Targeted upland gamebird recovery projects
FAQ
Why does CP38 change from state to state?
SAFE is designed around each state's declining priority species and habitat gaps. Iowa's pheasant SAFE mix looks very different from a Kansas prairie-chicken SAFE mix.
How do I know which SAFE project I'm enrolled in?
Your local FSA office assigns the SAFE project code on your contract. Send us that code and we'll build to the matching NRCS seeding sheet.
Recommended in these states
CP38 — State Acres for Wildlife (SAFE) appears in our state guides for the regions below. Jump straight to this mix's card on the state guide.
Dormant seeding from December through mid-March is the most dependable approach on the eastern plains, letting seed sit until spring moisture arrives. Spring seeding in April and May works when soil moisture is adequate; avoid dry summer plantings.
Dormant seeding from late October through March is the standard across Montana — winter cold stratifies native seed and spring snowmelt drives germination. Early-spring seeding in April is a workable second option; summer seeding rarely succeeds.
Dormant seeding from late October through March is the standard, using winter to stratify seed and snowmelt to trigger germination. Spring seeding is possible in April on sites with stored soil moisture.
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