While prevented planting is not something that is lingering in our area, many areas of IL and IA are feeling the pressure. With a final planting date for corn already passed and a fast approaching bean deadline farmers are looking at all the options out there to make an informed decision. If a farmer decides to take preventive planting on his acres, meaning that he cannot plant a crop on the land that he is going to harvest, could result in leaving his land bare and erosion and nutrient loss could occur. This article from Farm Progress lays out the options regarding planting a cover crop into your prevented planting acres.
Always check with YOUR crop insurance agent before making any final decisions.
