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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.
Soil Health Monitoring: Like Maintaining Your Equipment
Just like you perform regular maintenance on your tractor to keep it running well and catch problems early, your soil needs regular testing to assess its condition and maintain productivity and profitability. Check out this fact sheet from the Soil Health Institute to learn more.
Cover Crops and Soil Biology – The Clyde Burchett Way
Clyde Burchett, owner of Burchett Seed Service, has spent over 35 years in agriculture, with two decades working in plant breeding, agronomy, and sales before starting his own company with his son. He’s seen firsthand how soil health practices, like cover crops, can benefit farmers, their land, and their profitability. Hear Clyde discuss how cover crops can be a powerful tool in your pest management and soil health systems.
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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.
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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.
Interview with Jeff Chandler, North Carolina Technical Advisor
We’re excited to introduce Jeff Chandler, a Technical Advisor with Farmers for Soil Health in North Carolina, as well as the Research Coordinator for the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association. Research and outreach are vital parts of both his roles, allowing him to form meaningful connections with and provide evidence-based advice to farmers in his area.