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Cover Crops: A Valuable Tool for Today’s Farmer
On this episode of “The Grown Down on Soil Health,” Olivia Caillouet, Ph.D., and Erin Gundy detail the benefits of cover crops, highlighting why they are a game-changer for sustainability and soil health.
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.
A Conversation with Jonathan Reynolds
Check out this conversation with Jonathan Reynolds, owner of Springhill Farms in Clinton, KY, as he shares the benefits he has experienced with cover crops, such as drought tolerance, cleaner runoff and improved nutrient cycling.
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Beef and Cover Crops with Ed Lammers
Nebraska farmer and United Soybean Board Director Ed Lammers has spent over 30 years implementing new practices and business models on his farm. He joins this episode of Soil Sense to talk about cover crops, incorporating livestock, and embracing technology to build healthier soils.
Bio Strip-Till with Donn Branton
In this episode of Soil Sense, New York farmer Donn Branton discusses how decades of experimenting and learning has led him to develop his system of growing no-till non-GMO corn and soybeans with practices like cover crops and bio strip-till in Western New York.
Bridging the Gap: Economics, Efficiency, and Farmer Trust
In this episode of The Grow Down on Soil Health, we are joined by Greg Goodwin to explore how economics, efficiency, and trust play a critical role in the future of conservation. Greg breaks down how funding conservation transitions, improving farm efficiency, and earning farmer trust are essential to bridging the gap between farmers and supply chains.
Building Soil Fertility and Tilth with Cover Crops
Soil is an incredibly complex substance. Cover crops contribute directly and indirectly to overall soil health, ensuring that your soil is a strong foundation for your farming system. Learn more.