Illinois HB4610 establishes a nitrogen reduction incentive program for farmers to improve water quality.
HB4610 creates a nitrogen reduction incentive program in Illinois to address water quality issues by incentivizing efficient fertilizer management and innovative crop nutrient technologies. The Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Department of Natural Resources and soil and water conservation districts, will develop the program by January 1, 2027. The program will provide annual per-acre payments of at least $5 to qualifying farmers who reduce commercial nitrogen fertilizer rates by 15% or 30 pounds per acre.
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