Iowa HF942 establishes a pilot program to reduce commercial nitrogen-based fertilizer use in crop production.
Iowa HF942 creates a pilot program administered by the division of soil conservation and water quality within the department of agriculture and land stewardship. The program aims to reduce commercial nitrogen-based fertilizer use by encouraging farmers to optimize application rates. Selected producers can receive incentive payments for using qualifying crop production products and methodologies. The program includes a fund supported by $2 million annual appropriations from the state general fund.
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