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 Crop Management During a Strong El Niño
In this webinar, DTN meteorologist John Baranick discusses the key weather factors shaping the fall and winter seasons as a building El Niño is forecast to become one of the strongest on record. He explains how El Niño may influence regional weather patterns and what those conditions could mean for cover crop establishment, management, and decision-making heading into the 2027 growing season.
Feeding the Soil: Cover crops, crop rotations and more with Dr. Marshall McDaniel
In this webinar, Dr. Marshall McDaniel, Associate Professor of Soil-Plant Interactions at Iowa State University, explores how cover crops, diversified crop rotations, and perennial groundcovers can improve soil health. Drawing on his research, Dr. McDaniel discusses how these practices influence soil carbon, nitrogen, and microbial biomass, along with considerations for effectively managing perennial groundcovers in corn and corn-soybean systems.
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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.
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.