Field Data is The Real MVP (If you leverage it right.)
How you manage your data matters. But for farmers, there’s a bigger question to ask:
Are you using your field data to make better decisions, or are you ignoring one of the most valuable business tools available to you?
Every pass you make through the field, every input you apply, every bushel you haul—it’s all data with an associated cost. But unless that data is organized and analyzed, it’s just clutter.
10 years from now, there will be two types of farm operations:
- The ones that leveraged their data to reduce costs, increase profitability, and build resilience.
- The ones that didn’t.
The most successful farmers won’t be the ones who spent the most or worked the hardest. They’ll be the ones who optimized their decisions based on field-level performance.
That’s why now is the time to start making the most of your data.
At Precision Conservation Management (PCM), we help farmers do exactly that. PCM is a free program that helps farmers identify the most profitable in-field practices on a field-by-field basis. Our Specialists work with farmers one-on-one to gather and analyze field data, offer practical insights, and provide guidance on available incentive programs. The best part? No complicated software required!
In fact, when farmers enroll in PCM, they get to take advantage of PCM’s secure data portal where information is instantly anonymized. PCM was built by farmers, so we understand the importance of data privacy. If there’s anyone you can trust to keep your data secure, it is an organization backed by your state commodity organizations. We work for you!
There’s no easier way to get started with data analysis than through PCM. We assist with everything from collection to interpretation, and our reports provide field and regional comparisons of tillage, nutrient management, and cover crop practices to help you make confident decisions going forward. Oh, and there’s no requirement to change your farming practices! We provide the data analysis, and you keep the decision making power.
If you’re ready to start seeing what’s working best on your acres, PCM is here to help. Learn more and enroll here.
