A Farmer's Insights on Conservation Farming

IL CORN TV · Aug 11, 2025 · 8m

Conservation that works isn’t just luck—it’s strategy, tech, and experience.

Illinois farmer Dirk Rice joins host Leyton Brown to talk no-till, cover crops, and the tech that’s helping him make conservation pay off—backed by PCM data and years of real-world trial and insight.

Here’s what’s coming up:

1:02 – How PCM data helps

1:52 – Lessons from challenges

2:30 – Cover crop insights

3:34 – Precision ag wins

4:32 – New tech: drones & RTK

5:55 – Encouragement for farmers exploring conservation

6:21 – Adapting to soil types

7:31 – Dirk’s top tools

8:21 – Not to Be Corny

8:49 – Final thoughts

How…