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Soil Health, Water Quality, and the Path Forward
This episode features NRCS Minnesota State Conservationist, Troy Daniell, who will help us take a closer look at the present and future impacts of soil health practices, such as cover crops, on the water cycle and agriculture as a whole. Learn how regenerative agricultural practices and technical assistance can help farmers improve profitability, meet market demands, and protect their soil.
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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Webinar Series: Equipment Considerations in Cover Crops Systems – Session 1
Dr. Abbey Wick moderates the Farmers for Soil Health Webinar Series: Equipment Considerations in Cover Crops. In this first session, hear from Steve Groff and Barry Fisher.
What Are My Best Options for Terminating a Cereal Rye Cover Crop This Spring?
Read this article from the University of Minnesota Extension to learn more about your best options for terminating fall-planted cereal rye.
What Are the Benefits of a Cover Crop Mix Versus a Single Species Cover Crop?
Read this article from CropWatch at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to learn more about the uses and effects of cover crop mixes versus planting a single species of cover crop.
What are the Four Steps to Healthier Soils?
Read this article by the Soil Health Institute to learn more about the four basic soil health principles that apply to all agricultural systems in one way or another.