Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities to Result in 10.5 Million New Cover Crop Acres

A recent survey by ASTA found that an added 10.5 million acres of cover crops will be planted in the next five years as a result of USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart-Commodities projects. The program, announced in February of 2022, was established to support conservation practices, particularly for small and underserved producers. ASTA’s survey focused on cover crop acres through the lifespan of the projects, using numbers provided by the respective projects leads.

“Cover crops are another example of the seed industry providing solutions for the modern producer. From farms big to small, cover crops provide economic and environmental benefits to farmers, while empowering them to be stewards of the land through its sustainable practice,” said Andy LaVigne, ASTA President & CEO.

For more information, view ASTA’s press release here or the survey one-pager here.