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.
The Ripple Effect of Cover Crops with Trey Hill
Trey Hill owns and operates Harborview Farms, a multigenerational farm in Rock Hall, Maryland, on the Delmarva Peninsula. About 25 years ago, Hill began experimenting with cover crops. Initially skeptical, he was convinced after seeing improvements in soil structure, moisture retention, water quality and overall field performance. Hear Hill discuss how successful cover cropping requires paying close attention to the land, remaining open to change and continuing to learn from each growing season.
Soil Health Investments for Agricultural Lenders
Agricultural lenders must balance farm profitability and risk. Soil health practices such as cover crops, conservation tillage, rotational grazing, and nutrient management can balance profitability and risk by strengthening farm resilience and financial performance.
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Improving Soil Health From Theory to Practice
On today’s episode, we have John Fulton, Ph.D. He’s here to discuss his research findings and how that information can empower farmers when making decisions on their operations.
Learn what has come from his three years of research at The Ohio State University on cover crop seeding with drones as well as tips on how to interpret research results.
Improving Your Cover Crop Strategy – The Sam Walton Way
Sam Walton, a farmer in Lumber Bridge, N.C., grew up seeing the benefits of cover crops when his father implemented them on their family’s farm. Each season brings new experiences and lessons, and Sam adjusts his cover cropping strategy to give his land the nutrients and protection it needs.
Hear more about Sam’s strategy from planting and termination to his trusted sources for information.
Insights from the Field with Stefan Maupin
In today’s episode of The Grow Down on Soil Health, we explore soil health and sustainable agriculture practices with Stefan Maupin, the executive director of the Tennessee Soybean Promotion Council. Maupin discusses what is needed to enhance cover crops in Southern states, the reasons behind the popularity of certain sustainable practices in different regions, and the role organizations play in bridging the knowledge and accessibility gap between sustainable practices and farmers.
Integrating Drone Technology into Cover Cropping Systems
This factsheet explores how drones can be used to seed cover crops, including considerations for hiring an applicator, purchasing a drone system, and understanding key factors like insurance, timing, and operational requirements.