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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Categories: Illinois, Crops