Illinois HB2745 establishes a nitrogen reduction incentive program to improve water quality by incentivizing farmers to reduce commercial nitrogen.
Illinois HB2745 creates a nitrogen reduction incentive program to address water quality issues by encouraging farmers to reduce commercial nitrogen fertilizer use. The Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Department of Natural Resources and soil and water conservation districts, will develop this program by January 1, 2026. The program will provide annual per-acre incentives for farmers who reduce commercial nitrogen fertilizer rates by at least 15% or 30 pounds per acre, using qualifying products. The program will be open to all farmers in Illinois and will run for four years.
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