The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is again offering cost-share incentives for cover crop usage and Iowa’s farmers are encouraged to sign up. The program works to improve water quality, conservation, and soil quality.
Last year, Iowa had over 3,500 farmers take part with nearly 390,000 cover crop acres in the program.
The annual program is open now for farmers to enroll acres that will be seeded in the fall. It is available to first-time users and returning participants. Applications can be submitted through county soil and water conservation offices.