Cut Costs, Not Profits: Nitrogen Rates for Higher Returns
Nitrogen fertilizer is one of the most significant input costs for farmers, yet many are applying more than necessary—and it’s cutting into their profitability.
Nitrogen fertilizer is one of the most significant input costs for farmers, yet many are applying more than necessary—and it’s cutting into their profitability.
In times of low commodity prices and decreasing profitability, it’s more important than ever to focus on cost-effective strategies that keep your farm in operation. Here are some practical approaches to consider as you plan for the 2025 crop year.
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.
From financial analysis to environmental benchmarking, Specialists are ready to help you bring data-driven business management to your farm.
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.
According to PCM data, the most profitable acres by tillage class were one-pass light tillage for corn and no-till for soybeans.
This webinar reviews data from the latest PCM data publication as well as the goals and offerings of PCM.
This report highlights data gleaned from farmers in Illinois regarding the financial, agronomic, and environmental impact of in-field conservation practices.
This guidebook titled Managing Risks with Cover Crops aims to help farmers understand how to use cover crops without sacrificing profitability.
Fields planted to cover crops for the first time in Fall 2023 are eligible for a three-year contract payment.