What 11 Years of Illinois Farm Data Reveals About Profitability
The 2026 PCM Business Case for Conservation is here with new findings on tillage, nitrogen management, and cover crops.
The 2026 PCM Business Case for Conservation is here with new findings on tillage, nitrogen management, and cover crops.
Aidan has been working with farmers in North Central IL for 5 years. That regional experience is a direct benefit to the farmers he serves!
Specialist tenure is more than a milestone; it’s a direct benefit to the farmers in Alexa’s region.
5 years of service means Andrea knows Southwest Illinois farms inside and out; and she learned it one farm visit at a time.
PCM is expanding its reach to serve more farmers across western Illinois with the addition of new Conservation Specialist Andy Gilson.
With the addition of Kate Baker, PCM will expand reach into Cumberland, Jasper, Effingham, Crawford, Clay, Richland and Lawrence counties.
Jay Whalen farms alongside his sister, Melissa Whalen Smith, in Livingston and LaSalle Counties. Their operation utilizes no-till, strip-till, and diverse cover crops across nearly every acre, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to soil health and sustainability.
“This partnership reflects what PCM was built to do—ensure conservation is not just good for the land, but good for farmers’ bottom line,” said Greg Goodwin, Director of PCM.
To support producers in north central Missouri, PCM has hired a new conservation specialist Landon Anderson.
Review data focused on helping farmers navigate tight margins while protecting their land for the future.
The 2026 Business Case for Conservation is here! 11-years of real Illinois field data analyzed for financial and environmental outcomes.