By SW Wisconsin News |
Nov 28, 2023
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that the application period for crop insurance premium rebates for planting cover crops will open on December 1, 2023. This program, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency (RMA), aims to encourage farmers to use cover crops to improve soil health and reduce erosion.According to State Senator Joan Ballweg, "There is $800,000, or 160,000 acres of coverage, to be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Recipients will receive a $5 per...