Iowa SF429 establishes a pilot program to reduce commercial nitrogen-based fertilizer use in crop production.
Iowa SF429 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 fertilizer rates and incorporate cost-effective qualifying crop production products. The bill establishes an Innovative Nutrient Incorporation Incentive Pilot Program Fund, with an annual appropriation of $2 million starting in fiscal year 2025.
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