Most growers who have crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit for cover crops planted this year. For the second year, the Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP) will pay a $5 dollar per acre subsidy but no more than the full premium amount owed. Producers must apply by March 15th.

Last year, the program paid more than $59-Million in premium subsidies for more than 12 million acres of cover crops.

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