Latest National Cover Crop Survey Now Open for Farmer Input

Farmers across the U.S. — whether they use cover crops, formerly used them, or have never planted covers — are invited to share their insights on cover crops in the National Cover Crop Survey being conducted by the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC), Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE), and the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). This is the 8th survey in the research series, which began in 2012.

CLICK HERE to see key findings from last year’s survey.

Andy LaVigne, President and CEO of ASTA, says these cover crop surveys help seed companies predict market demand for cover crop seed and spot trends in the use of various cover crop species. That helps seed growers supply the steadily evolving market for cover crop seed.

“Understanding the demand and opportunities in the field helps seed companies keep in step with the market,” LaVigne says. “Over the years, we have seen new species and varieties of cover crops come into the market, and we have identified trends in how farmers have used various cover crops to achieve a wide range of benefits.”

The 2025-2026 National Cover Crop Survey is open until March 31. The anonymous survey takes about 15 minutes to complete. Farmers who complete the survey can enter a drawing to win one of three $100 Visa gift cards.

CLICK HERE to participate in the survey.