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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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Webinar Series: Equipment Considerations in Cover Crop Systems – Session 5
This video is part of a series of webinars on equipment considerations supported by the Soil Health Institute (SHI) and the MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture (CRA). This webinar spotlights Christopher Hudson and his work with cover crops in Middletown, Missouri.
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.