Profitability Meets Sustainability—Made Simple with One Smart Crop.
Bare Fields.
Missed Opportunities.
Farmers are increasingly committed to stewarding their land effectively, aiming to enhance its long-term health and productivity while ensuring it can be passed on in better condition than they found it. Yet, finding solutions that align with these goals can be challenging.
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CoverCress®: Maximize Every Acre, Every Season.
CoverCress Inc. (CCI) revolutionizes winter cropping with CoverCress, empowering farmers to steward their land effectively by balancing sustainability and profitability. This approach enhances long-term land health for future generations.
Key Farmer Benefits
Earn more with a third cash crop producing oilseed for renewable biofuels. No upfront costs and guaranteed markets via CCI offtake agreements with end users simplify profitability.
CoverCress® not only reduces erosion and retains vital nutrients but also builds organic matter, sustaining soil health for long-term productivity. This makes it an ideal opportunity for farmers to participate in carbon capture programs, further enhancing the land's value and health.
A low-risk, hassle-free solution with no upfront costs, seamless integration into existing rotations, and a guaranteed end-market for the grain.
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.
The Partner Ecosystem
Through these dedicated partnerships, we ensure direct grain pickup from your field, providing a reliable end market for farmers and enabling participation in regenerative agriculture programs. These collaborations drive innovation and support long-term farm productivity.
CCI
Secures contract with end-use customers
CCI Authorized Agents
Identifies, engages, and supports farmers throughout contract grain production
Farmer
Plants CoverCress seed with proven agronomic practices in Mid-September to Mid-October
Farmer
Grows CoverCress crop through the winter, harvests in mid to late May, grain picked up directly from the field
Grain Handler
Collects grain from the field, conditions and stores the CoverCress grain
Grain Handler
Delivers CoverCress grain to end-use customers
End-Customer
Biofuels Customer
Customer receive’s CoverCress grain for crushing into oil for biofuels
Animal Feed Additive
Producers receive CoverCress grain, in whole grain form, to be used as an energy-dense ingredient in the feed pellet
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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CoverCress in the News
Explore the latest industry articles and news about CCI’s role in transforming agriculture and supporting renewable energy.
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