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 do farmers make conservation work?
Dirk Rice shares the data, tech, and real-world lessons behind his success in the field.
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