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About Iowa Cover Crop

Trusted Experts in Cover Crop Solutions

Founded by lifelong farmers and friends Bill Frederick and James Holz, Iowa Cover Crop is dedicated to helping farmers improve their land with practical, effective cover crop strategies. With nearly 20 years of firsthand experience growing diverse cover crops, we understand the challenges and opportunities of soil health, grazing, and land restoration.

At Iowa Cover Crop, our mission is to simplify conservation efforts while maximizing farm productivity. Whether you need seed, application services, or personalized advice, we’re here to support your goals and help you grow something great.

Why Work With Us?

Acres Applied

0 ,000+

Pounds of Seed Sold

0 Million+

Pounds of Custom Seed Blends

300 ,000+

Our Services

A Full-Service Specialty Seed Business Rooted In Practical Solutions For Real Farms

Our goal? Take the stress out of conservation. Whether it’s aerial seeding, high-clearance application, or drilling—we coordinate seed and service to make the process simple.

Application

Custom Blends

Native Seeding

Dealer Network

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We’ve built a trusted network of farmer-dealers across Iowa and beyond. That means local support, close to home. Our dealers bring firsthand experience, practical advice, and a helping hand when you need it.

Top Three Cash Crop Benefits of Using Cover Crops

Cut Fertilizer Costs

Cover crops can cut fertilizer costs by contributing nitrogen to cash crops and by scavenging and mining soil nutrients

Reduce Herbicides

Cover crops can suppress weeds as they outcompete weeds for water and nutrients and the residue or leaf canopy blocks light

Prevent Erosion

A living root system holds top soil into place and increases water infiltration reducing run-off

Our Mission

Unlocking the Benefits for Soil, Yield, & Livestock

As a farmer, protecting your land is a constant priority, but it’s not always convenient given the demands of the job. Iowa Cover Crop is here to make your conservation goals easier to achieve. From helping select a cover crop to applying it, we aim to take at least one thing off your already full plate.

I have worked closely with Iowa Cover Crop to transition 200 acres from conventional farming methods to a no-till, cover crop approach. They have provided guidance and expertise every step of the way.

Make the call and they take care of it all.

Great guys to work with - I really appreciate their flexibility and hard work!

Customer service has been excellent with Iowa Cover Crop. James and Bill have made it convenient for me to pick up seed when I need it or even deliver it to my farm. They are timely with paperwork, which is important, when I want to apply for cost share or other programs.

Customized Solutions for Your Land & Goals

Build Your Your Ideal Cover Crop Blend

Create a tailor-made blend of cover crops that meets your specific needs, whether for soil health, erosion control, or forage. Our experts will help you select the right mixes to maximize your farm’s productivity and sustainability.