Precision Conservation Management
What is Precision Conservation Management?
Helping Illinois corn farmers build resilient, profitable, conservation-minded operations. Precision Conservation is a smarter approach to sustainable farming. Powered by real on-farm data, this strategy helps Illinois farmers reduce input costs, improve soil health, and stay profitable—while protecting natural resources.
Why it Matters for Illinois Farmers
DATA-DRIVEN
DECISIONS
Use real farm data to guide smart conservation investments that actually boost the bottom line.
FARM-FIRST
APPROACH
Built with farmers, for farmers - this isn’t about mandates. It’s about profitability and long-term success.
PROVEN RESULTS
Hundreds of Illinois farmers have adopted precision conservation and seen measurable gains.
Hear from Illinois Farmers who have joined PCM


Profit Meets Conservation: Learn More About PCM in These Videos
Tony Stierwalt
Champaign County Farmer & PCM Participant
Dr. Laura Gentry
How PCM Builds Farmers' Trust
Meet Lou - A PCM Specialist
PCM has specialists all over Illinois who come directly to your farm.
PCM Partner PepsiCo
Pepsico has been partnering with the Precision Conservation Management program for years.
Ready to take the first step?
PCM Checklist
Step 2
Review Your Field-Level Data
Step 3
Customize Your Farm Strategy
Step 4
Implement changes & track ROI
NEWS
Mission: Through grassroots advocacy, create a future for Illinois farmers in which they can operate freely, responsibly, and successfully.











































































































