AG DEPARTMENT RELAUNCHES I-COVER

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is moving forward with the I-COVER program, which aims to boost early establishment of cover crops across the state. After a pause last summer due to uncertainties regarding a $7 million federal grant, officials now say renewed support allows the initiative to reboot. I-COVER is designed to help farmers adopt innovative methods that protect soil health and water quality by keeping fields covered throughout the year. The program’s relaunch is expected to improve ecosystem resilience and benefit both the environment and agricultural productivity. Farmers can learn more about sign-up options through the department’s official channels.