
Farmers spent less on cover crop seed than they have in the past. In 2022, 27.3% of growers estimated they spent $20-$29.99 per acre on seed, followed by those spending $15-$19.99 (26.1%) and $10-$14.99 (21%). In 2024, the majority of growers (25.7%) spent in the $10-$14.99 per-acre range, while those spending in the higher ranges were both at 24.6%. Those that spent $30-$39.99 also fell from 10.1% in 2022 to 8.9% in 2024. Another 8.9%…