Which of these is NOT a Conservation Stewardship Program enhancement?

The choice of tillage improvement as not being a Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) enhancement is accurate because CSP enhancements focus on specific practices that promote conservation and sustainability beyond standard farming operations. Tillage improvement typically relates to management practices that can be part of general agricultural best practices rather than unique enhancements aimed at supporting conservation goals.

CSP enhancements are designed to provide additional conservation benefits that go above and beyond what is usually expected in agricultural production. Enhancements like monarch habitat establishment, sequential patch burning, and increasing riparian forest buffers are aimed at improving ecosystem services, enhancing biodiversity, and providing wildlife habitat. These enhancements align with the goals of the CSP to promote sustainable agricultural practices that also benefit environmental health.

In contrast, tillage improvement may enhance crop production and reduce soil erosion but does not necessarily include the broader ecological focus or specific conservation objectives characteristic of CSP enhancements. Thus, it is correctly identified as the option that does not qualify as a CSP enhancement.