The Grow Down on Soil Health
Welcome to “The Grow Down on Soil Health” podcast, where we dive deep into sustainable farming practices designed to enhance both your land and your bottom line. Join host Ben West, Ph.D., executive director of Farmers for Soil Health, and a diverse lineup of guests from various agricultural backgrounds as they share entertaining stories, invaluable soil health management techniques, and the incredible benefits cover crops can bring to your farm.
Cover Crops, Row Crops & Livestock, Oh My!
In this webinar, Indiana producer and first-generation row crop farmer Woody Nichols and Technical Assistance Specialist Hans Schmitz have an open discussion about cover crops, soil health practices in row-crop farming, rotational grazing, and conservation practice adoption.
What You’re Missing if You’re Only Testing for Fertility
Understanding your soil is the foundation of good farm management. Soil testing gives farmers, agronomists and landowners the data needed to assess and improve their soil’s physical, chemical and biological properties, supporting better decisions that enhance productivity and long-term sustainability. But not all soil tests tell the same story. There are two different approaches – soil fertility testing and soil health testing – and understanding the difference between them is key to getting the most out of your farming operation.
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Dig Deeper on Cover Crops with Michael Vittetoe (Part 2)
Cash crop considerations after covers: A conversation with Michael Vittetoe from Washington County, Iowa (Part 2).
Dig Deeper on Cover Crops with Ryan Britt
Cash crop considerations after covers: A conversation with Ryan Britt, in north central Missouri.
Digging Deeper with ISAP: Cover Crop Mixes
Use this resource to help guide you on cover crop mix design based on your goals and needs.
Diversity in Crops and Business Models with Jay Baxter
In this episode of Soil Sense, Delaware farmer Jay Baxter shares about the cover crops, equipment, biosolids, and poultry manure that are part of his operation.