Farmers and landowners can receive funds to help with water quality practices on up to 160 acres. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is reminding farmers and landowners that they can still sign-up for 2019 cost share funds. This money is to help install nutrient reduction practices. The funds can be used to off-set the cost of cover crops, no-till/strip till or a nitrification inhibitor, all with the goal of improving soil health, reducing erosion, and improving water quality. First-time cover crop farmers are eligible for $25 per acre. Farmers who have already been planting cover crops, and are continuing the practice can receive $15 per acre. And growers using no-till or strip till for the first time are eligible for $10 per acre. Using a nitrapyrin nitrification inhibitor to apply fall fertilizer makes farmers eligible for $3 per acre through the cost share fund. Farmers should apply now through their local Soil and Water Conservation District office.