Payment program

Farmers for Soil Health — Cover Crop Incentive

Farmers for Soil Health (corn, soy & pork checkoffs)

What you can get

$35/acre per year for cover crops, up to 2,000 acres per farmer • One-year contracts renewable annually; free technical advisor support included

Readiness
Ready to apply
Who can apply
producer, corn, soybean, wheat, sorghum, or cotton farmers in 20 participating states; prior cover crop use does not disqualify
Coverage
DE, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NY, NC, ND, OH, PA, SD, TN, VA, WI
Deadline & timing
Due August 31, 2026. 2026 enrollment is open through Aug 31, 2026. Kentucky producers must enroll by Aug 1.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants: producer, corn, soybean, wheat, sorghum, or cotton farmers in 20 participating states; prior cover crop use does not disqualify.
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Last verified Jul 19, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.

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