Category: PCM News

Precision Conservation Management Included in Climate-Smart Commodities Grant

PCM will leverage funds from this grant to offer an incentive to farmers for cover crops, reduced-till, no-till, strip-till, or reduction in nitrogen use.

Farmers for Soil Health Provides Payments for Cover Crops Planted This Fall

Fields planted to cover crops for the first time in Fall 2023 are eligible for a three-year contract payment.

Stewart Receives Randy Stauffer Stewardship Award from PCM

Jean Stewart received the Randy Stauffer Stewardship Award, recognizing his farm conservation work through the Precision Conservation Management (PCM) program.

What’s in a RAAP Report?

PCM farmers recieve an annual report from their PCM Specilaist with an in-depth look at individual farm management decisions and their impact on farm sustainability and economics.

How To Successfully Use Cover Crops

Protect and nourish your topsoil with cover crops using these methods for success.

Tillage Considerations for Profitability

PCM data demonstrates that 1-pass light and 2-pass light tillage are most profitable.

Navigating Carbon Markets: Opportunities and Strategies

Introduction to the concept of carbon markets, how they work, and the potential benefits they hold for your farm.

A Farmer’s Guide to Nitrogen & Profitability

MRTN has predicted the most profitable nitrogen rate range for years. Learn more about what the MRTN is, how it is calculated, and tools for implementing the most profitable rates on your farm.

Carbon Market 101 for Farmers

Carbon markets present farmers with an opportunity to get paid for on-farm conservation practices. The key to unlocking these funds is understanding the different programs that exist.

Field Day: Cover Crops, Tillage, and Carbon Markets

More than 40 farmers came out to listen to industry experts discuss the latest news and technology regarding cover crops, tillage practices, and carbon market opportunities.