Cost share funds are now available for farmers to help install nutrient reduction practices announced Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey. The priorities for funding this fall are cover crops, no-till or strip till, or using nitrification inhibitor when applying fertilizer. The cost share rate for farmers planting cover crops is $25 per acre and for farmers trying no-till or strip till is $10 per acre. Any farmer not already utilizing these practices can apply for assistance.

Farmers are only eligible for cost share on up to 160 acres.

To apply farmers should contact their local Soil and Water Conservation District office.