UPDATE to previous post: Cover Crops Producers affected by natural disasters who filed prevented planting claims then planted an MFP-eligible cover crop, with the potential to be harvested or for subsequent use as forage, qualify for a $15 per acre payment. Acreage of cover crops must be planted by August 1, 2019 to be considered eligible…

The fall & spring of 2019 were one of the most challenging in recent history regarding uncertainty in Agriculture Policy.  The lobbying effort for the passage of the Farm Bill, the WHIP disaster approval, MFP, cover cropping changes, and trade tariffs has been challenging.  Our office has been involved weekly since January on conference calls,…