Illinois Precision Conservation Management program releases new data

The Illinois Conservation Management Program has released new data highlighting conservation efforts by more than 400 farmers in the state.

Laura Gentry with the Illinois Corn Growers Association tells Brownfield the Business Case for Conservation summarizes their findings since the program began in 2015.  She says 2022 data continues to show that farmers who follow the University of Illinois suggested Maximum Return to Nitrogen Rate (MRTN) are most profitable.

“And we’re also seeing that the most profitable timing is when it’s mostly in season either side dress or pre-plant.

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