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Illinois Cover Crop Initiative

Cover crops are a critical piece of soil health systems and provide a plethora of benefits to fields and farms. Continue reading below for available programs and other cover crop resources.

Coffee & Common Grounds: to return after planting season!

Resources

Review linked informational sheets to learn more.

2024 ADM Information Sheet (Coming Soon)

2024 Frequently Asked Questions (Coming Soon)

FBN Data Requirements

2024 ISAP Cover Crop Seed Dealer Directory

AFT is partnered with ADM to provide outreach and technical assistance for the ADM re:generations program. Our program staff is available to answer questions you may have about the program as well as provide agronomic consultations for implementing cover crops on your farm.

2024 Program Enrollment is Coming Soon! Click HERE to receive more information.

Farmers enrolling in ADM’s re:generations program are required to create an account with Farmers Business Network. If you already have an FBN account you can get started on your agreement right away.

Contact Torey Colburn, AFT’s Midwest Conservation Agronomist with any questions at tcolburn@farmland.org

Program Partners

Resources Available

The following are resources that provide information on cover crops, seed mixes, available programs, and more.

Midwest Cover Crop Council

The Midwest Cover Crop Council website provides many great cover crop resources. Visit the “Selector Tools” tab to find the best planting dates for your area and your seed mix that follow NRCS guidelines.

Post-Corn, Going to Soybeans Cover Crop Recipe

This recipe provides an introductory approach to integrating a cover crop into a corn-soybean rotation.

Post-Soybeans, Going to Corn Cover Crop Recipe

The following recipe provides an introductory approach to integrating a cover crop ahead of corn.

NREC Cover Crop Guide

The Nutrient Research and Education Council’s publication describes considerations for first time cover crop adopters. The observations are based on multi-year research projects.

ISAP Events Webpage

Visit the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership’s events page to find upcoming field days and virtual discussions about cover crops.

ISAP Available Programs Matrix

ISAP’s Cover Crop Incentives Directory provides an overview of cover crop incentive payment opportunities for farmers in Illinois.”