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Farming Reimagined. Profits Reinvented.
CoverCress transforms bare winter fields into opportunities through the Farm Adoption Program. Seamlessly integrating into your corn and soybean rotations, it provides a third cash crop in two seasons with minimal risk while contributing to renewable energy and enhancing soil health.
Key Benefits of the Farm Adoption Program
Join a no-cost, no-risk program that lets you grow and experience CoverCress with confidence.
Receive agronomic guidance tailored to your farm’s unique needs.
Free trial seed, and eligibility for carbon programs make CoverCress a win-win for farmers.
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Farm Adoption Program:
Roadmap of Key Activities for Success
Maximize your CoverCress grain production by dedicating a year (two if needed) to refine and optimize agronomic practices tailored to your operation.
Growth Stages Timeline
The CoverCress Grain Production System
Seeding
Seed CoverCress using methods tailored to your farm, whether through tillage with broadcast seeding and soil firming, or by deploying drones to seed into standing crops at the early stages of maturity ensuring an efficient start to the season.
Field and Variety/Hybrid Selection for Year 2
Choose optimal fields and select best hybrids/varieties that enable early harvest, ensuring timely preparation and seeding of CoverCress for the fall planting season.
Scouting and Spring Fertility
Monitor crop development and apply targeted fertility treatments as needed to maximize growth and performance.
Harvesting
Harvest CoverCress efficiently with your standard corn/soybean equipment by adjusting to canola settings as a starting point. Equip your machine with concave wires and short-toothed sieves to ensure optimal performance. This setup will facilitate a smooth and effective harvesting process, minimizing hassle and maximizing productivity.
Grain Handling
Through a dedicated logistics partner, we ensure direct grain pickup from your field, allowing you to concentrate on other priorities during the busy season.
Equipment Preparation for Year 2
Ensure all equipment is properly prepared and calibrated for efficient and accurate CoverCress seeding in the fall.
Enhancing Land Stewardship
CoverCress offers the advantages of a traditional cover crop, enhancing soil health and mitigating erosion, with the added bonus of revenue potential. By stewarding the land effectively, it reduces carbon emissions and supports renewable energy production.
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Real Impact, Real Results.
Find an Agent
Discover where CoverCress is being grown and connect with an authorized CCI agent who can support you every step of the way.
Ready to Maximize your Farm’s Potential?
Join the growing community of farmers turning idle winter fields into more productive assets with CoverCress. Whether you're looking to boost profitability, improve soil health, or contribute to renewable energy, CCI is here to help you achieve your goals.
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Got Questions? We've Got Answers.
Explore some of the most common questions farmers ask about CoverCress.