WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * Agricultural Conservation Easement Program applications are due on Oct. 4, 2024, at the close of business. * * * SAINT PAUL, Minn., August 30, 2024 - The Minnesota Natural Resources Conservation Service is announcing that Oct. 4, 2024, is the batching date by which all Fiscal Year 2025 applications for the NRCS' Agricultural Conservation Easement Program must be  more