Cost-share

Cost-Share for Extended Rotations

Practical Farmers of Iowa

Readiness

Ready to apply

Who can apply

producer, farmers in Iowa, farmers in eligible counties of MN, MO, NE, SD

Coverage

IA, MN, MO, NE, SD

Deadline & timing

Due April 30, 2027. Official page: 2027 enrollment window Aug. 24, 2026-April 30, 2027 (Application Deadline: 04/30/2027), or until the program's allotted acres are filled; PFI says to enroll ASAP as it may close early. Wrap-up survey and documentation due Sept. 30, 2027. Payments processed by Dec. 31, 2027 after paperwork is received and confirmed.

Eligibility

Nitrogen scenario: reduce usual corn-soybean N rate by 40 lb/acre or apply no more than 100 lb N/acre on 2027 corn following small grain plus cover crop or leguminous hay (agronomist call required by May 28, 2027). Small grain cover crop must contain at least one legume; soybeans do not count, and double-/relay-cropped soybeans are ineligible. Conventional and organic-transition acres are eligible; certified-organic acres are ineligible. No PFI membership required; no acre cap. Acres may stack with public programs (EQIP, CSP) but not with PFI fall cover crop cost-share (2026 or 2027), the 2027 N Rate Risk Protection Program, or privately funded cost-share/carbon programs. Requirements include signing the agreement within 30 days, attending a learning event in 2027, and submitting documentation and wrap-up survey by Sept. 30, 2027. Only select counties outside Iowa are eligible (county list linked on page).

Last verified Oct 24, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.