In partnership with the USDA's Risk Management Agency, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture is reminding producers to apply for crop insurance premium rebates starting at at noon today, December 5.
There are $800,000 or 160,000 acres of coverage to be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Recipients will receive a $5 per acre rebate on their summer 2023 crop insurance premium for acres planted with cover crops in 2022.
"Due to the leadership of the Governor and legislature, farmers across the state can soon participate in this new crop insurance rebate program," said State Agriculture Secretary Randy Romanski. "This is an opportunity for Wisconsin's hard working farmers to claim rebates for cover crops planted this year and an incentive to continue doing so."
Producers who received state or federal cost-sharing to plant cover crops in 2022 are not eligible for this year's program. Applicants will need to use their FSA-578 form to complete the application, and there is no limit on acres an applicant can apply for.
The rebate application will be web-based and remain open until January 31, 2023.
Categories: Wisconsin, Crops