Author: Rosalie Trump

Most Profitable In-Field Practices for Lower Soil Productivity Fields

In this webinar, we summarize financial and environmental outcomes for the lower-productivity soils of Illinois for the three different practice standards: tillage, cover crops, and nitrogen management.

How the Gulf of Mexico Impacts Midwest Farmers

If the goals of nitrogen and phosphorus reduction outlined in the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) aren’t met, more regulations can be expected for Midwest farmers.

Meet a PCM Conservation Specialist

From financial analysis to environmental benchmarking, Specialists are ready to help you bring data-driven business management to your farm.

PCM Farmer Awarded Leopold Conservation Award

Dick Lyons was named as the 2024 recipient of the Leopold Conservation Award. This award honors farmers who go above and beyond in the management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land.

Tips for Navigating Conservation Payments from a PCM Specialist

Lou Liva shares his experience working with farmers and a few tips and tricks for navigating the evolving world of carbon markets and cost-share programs.

More Than Two Tillage Passes is Never Most Profitable According to New Data

According to PCM data, the most profitable acres by tillage class were one-pass light tillage for corn and no-till for soybeans.

Financial & Environmental Impact of Conservation Practices

This webinar reviews data from the latest PCM data publication as well as the goals and offerings of PCM.

2024 PCM Data Book Released

This report highlights data gleaned from farmers in Illinois regarding the financial, agronomic, and environmental impact of in-field conservation practices.

New PCM Region in Nebraska!

Support for farm conservation is expanding to a new region in Nebraska with support from Farmers for Soil Health Climate Smart Commodities Partnership.

PCM Represents Farmer Voices on Regenerative Ag Panel

PCM shared challenges farmers face when undergoing a practice change with supply chain businesses who have a vested interest in regenerative agriculture.