IFES 2024 – Macro and Farm Financials Update
With projected lower farm incomes than the highs in the early 2020’s, we analyze Illinois FBFM data and economic factors impacting agriculture. Using this information and trends, we will assess the impact of inflation, interest rates, and farm credit conditions on liquidity, land values, farm debt, and deferred tax liabilities.
What Is PCM? Driving Profitability Through Conservation and Data
New webinar series from Precision Conservation Management! We'll start by learning how this farmer-led program combines data analysis, technical assistance, and cost-share incentives to help farmers improve profitability and environmental impacts that affect future regulation. Discover PCM's history, explore key insights from its decade-long database, and see how its programs can benefit your operation. Whether you're new to PCM or looking to deepen your understanding, this webinar will provide the foundation you need to start making data-driven decisions for your…
IFES 2024 – Alternative Ag Insurance Products
Brittney Goodrich will review some less commonly used federal crop insurance options, like Pasture Rangeland and Forage Rainfall Index Insurance, Whole Farm Revenue Protection, and livestock price and margin protection products.
IFES 2024 – Management Strategies with Low Incomes
Illinois Crop Budgets for 2024 and 2025 suggest negative per acre returns to corn, soybeans, and wheat that could result in some of the lowest farm incomes experienced in the last 4 decades. This session will focus on management strategies farm businesses should consider as they prepare for what could be another multiple-year period of low returns.
IFES 2024 – Farm Policy Update
Jonathan Coppess will discuss the state of and outlook for the Farm Bill and farm policy including commodity (ARC/PLC), conservation, and crop insurance programs. He will review the issues challenging Farm Bill reauthorizations, as well as initiatives to modify farm policy from crop insurance changes, to refence prices, and the Inflation Reduction Act.
The Yield Trap: Why Higher Yields Don’t Always Equal Higher Profits
Exploring the complex relationship between yield and profitability, using PCM's extensive data to demonstrate how lower input costs can sometimes lead to better financial outcomes despite slightly reduced yields.
Cover Crops and Weed Management: Reducing Herbicide Costs
Learn how cover crops can naturally suppress weeds, reduce herbicide expenses, and improve soil health. Featuring real-world case studies from PCM farmers who have successfully integrated cover crops into their operations.
The Hidden Costs of Extra Tillage Passes: Is it worth it?
A detailed analysis of tillage systems (no-till, strip-till, 1-pass, 2-pass, etc.) and their impact on your bottom line, soil health, and environmental outcomes. Learn how PCM's data from 2015-2023 can help you make informed decisions to save time, money, and your soil.
Conservation Incentives: What can farmers cash-in on for the 2025 growing season?
It’s not too late unlock conservation incentive payments for 2025! Explore PCM's exclusive cost-share opportunities and more. Plus, get tips for stacking incentives to maximize your profit margins in 2025.