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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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Building Soil Health as a First Generation Farmer with Ryan Bivens
In this episode of Soil Sense, first generation Kentucky farmer Ryan Bivens talks about his path to getting started in farming, why wheat is his favorite cover crop, and how he manages 88 different landlords in his area of central Kentucky.
Building Soil Health for Soil Function with Barry Fisher
In this episode we wrap up season seven of the Soil Sense podcast with a well known and well respected farmer and long-time soil conservationist, Barry Fisher. Barry discusses soil health principles, important considerations for transition to regenerative practices, and the essential role of a knowledgeable advisor.
Cash Flow Impacts of Cover Crops
Read this fact sheet to learn about the impact cover crops can have on your soil and your cash flow.
Clay Mitchell -SARE National Conference on Cover Crops & Soil Health
Clay Mitchell raises corn and soybeans, using no-till and cereal rye cover crops. He describes how that cover crop helps manage water, pests and weeds and improve soil health.