Conservation

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10 YEARS

OFFERING IL CORN COVER CROP COUPON PROGRAM

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555,000 ACRES

REPRESENTED IN 2024 IN THE PCM PROGRAM

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3 YEARS

OFFERING NEW PACE INSURANCE PROGRAM

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257,000 VIEWS

ON CONSERVATION EDUCATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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PRECISION CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT

Precision Conservation Management (PCM) is a farmer-led program that uses data and economics to help farmers make conservation decisions that are both environmentally and financially sustainable.

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Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership

ISAP envisions Illinois as a sustainable agriculture system that results in improved soil health, water quality, profitable and resilient agriculture systems, and thriving communities.

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ILLINOIS FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL ASSOCIATION

The Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA) supports responsible agriculture by promoting the safe, effective, and environmentally sound use of fertilizers and crop protection products across the state.

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Conservation

You’ve worked with Mother Nature your whole life and if you want that life for your kids, conservation matters. IL Corn is here to help, offering tools and programs to protect soil, water, and air. From testing water and trying cover crops to applying nitrogen responsibly, we’re growing our support for your conservation journey. Stay connected and grow with us.

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NEWS

Dan Sanderson Receives Illinois Leopold Conservation Award

By Sand County Foundation • August 28, 2025
Illinois Farmer Awarded Leopold Conservation Award
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Streambank Erosion: An Overlooked Threat to Illinois Farmland

By Tara Desmond • August 28, 2025
Streambank Erosion: An Overlooked Threat to Illinois Farmland

10 Years of Data. One Goal: Keep Farmers Profitable.

By Rosalie Trump: PCM • August 14, 2025
Precision Conservation Management (PCM) recently released their latest publication, The Business Case for Conservation, in the June issue of Prairie Farmer Magazine. This year’s edition marks a major milestone: 10 years of financial and conservation data from Illinois farms , focused on helping farmers navigate tight margins while protecting their land for the future.
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Mission: Through grassroots advocacy, create a future for Illinois farmers in which they can operate freely, responsibly, and successfully.