DATCP Reminds Producers to Apply for Crop Insurance Premium Rebates for Planting Cover Crops Through January 31

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) reminds producers to apply for crop insurance premium rebates. The rebate application is web-based and is available on DATCP’s website until January 31, 2026, or until program funding is exhausted. DATCP administers this program in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture‘s Risk Management Agency.

There is $800,000, or 160,000 acres of coverage, to be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible participants will receive a $5 per acre rebate on their summer 2026 crop insurance premium for acres that were planted with cover crops in 2025, then planted with an insurable crop the following growing season.

Producers who received state or federal cost-sharing to plant cover crops in 2025 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. Applicants should keep seed receipts and planting records, as DATCP may conduct audits to ensure cover crops were planted.

Additional information about eligibility and FAQs can be found on DATCP’s website. Questions about these rebates should be directed to DATCPCC@wisconsin.gov.

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NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.