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IDOA Fall Covers for Spring Savings Crop Incentive Program

IDOA Fall Covers for Spring Savings Crop Incentive Program


The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program is now open for pre-enrollment, with applications starting December 15th, 2023. The program incentivizes farmers to plant cover crops by offering a $5/acre discount on the following year's crop insurance.

Key dates:

  • Pre-enrollment started: December 4th, 2023
  • Application submittal period: December 15th, 2023 - January 15th, 2024
  • Program closes: January 15th, 2024


Program details:

  • 140,000 acres available for the 2024 program
  • Funding is first come, first serve
  • Eligible applicants receive a $5/acre crop insurance discount
  • Applicable for cover crops planted in fall 2023 and followed by an insurable crop in 2024
  • Applicants need their FSA-578 and crop insurance policy number Benefits of cover crops:
  • Improve soil health
  • Reduce erosion
  • Increase drought resistance
  • Reduce pests, weeds, and diseases

Pre-enroll and apply now!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to save money and improve your soil health!

 

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