ILHB-5512In Committee

AG-FALL COVERS SPRING SAVINGS

Jurisdiction:
Illinois
Type:
Incentives
Last action:
Apr 17, 2026
AgricultureBiobased
Bill advances circular economy via regenerative agriculture by incentivizing cover crops through insurance premium discounts and grants to conservation districts, supporting soil health and carbon farming practices.

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