Boost 2024 Crop Year Revenue through PCM

October 18, 2024
Precision conservation management announces that crop year payments for 2024 are still available.

Thin margins this year make it crucial to take advantage of any opportunity to protect your bottom line. That’s why now is the perfect time to consider enrolling in Precision Conservation Management (PCM) for free before December 1st! You could be eligible for payments based on in-field practices you used this year.

PCM is the premier conservation program of the IL Corn Growers Association. It was created by farmers, for farmers to protect farm profitability as we work towards greater environmental goals. “PCM has been a valuable tool for me and my operation,” says Champaign County farmer Tony Stierwalt. “We get value from not only the data but also the knowledge each PCM Specialist has on current programs we can get funding through that we otherwise might not know.”

Potential incentive payments include:

  • Get paid up to $35 per acre for reduced tillage, nitrogen management, and cover crops through PCM's exclusive PepsiCo Incentive Program
  • Get paid $50 per acre (over 3 years) for cover crops through Farmer's for Soil Health
  • Earn $750 just for enrolling into PCM without the commitment to enroll in a cost-share/incentive program.
  • Learn how to stack opportunities with other state and federal programs to maximize payments

PCM doesn’t just offer payments—they provide personalized, data-driven insights into your farming practices. PCM Specialists work with farmers to identify which in-field practices are the most profitable in your fields, helping you make decisions that protect the future of your operation.

Time is running out! This is your chance to make 2024 a more profitable year by signing up for free to see what incentive payments are available to you. There is no cost to enroll and no commitment to change your farming practices.

Contact your regional PCM Specialist today or visit precisionconservation.org to learn more. Don't leave money on the table—take action now!

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